Dental Assistant: Compassionate Care, Growth & Bonuses

Spencerdentalgroup; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Education reimbursement

Certification trainings

Job summary

Benevis is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our growing team in a community-focused dental care environment. You will support the office and assist clinicians with treatments, educate patients, and help ensure smooth daily operations in a fast-paced practice.

Responsibilities include taking X-rays, preparing trays, sterilizing equipment, and guiding patients and parents through procedures. A high school diploma or GED is required, and Spanish bilingual skills are a plus depending on location.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent.
• X-ray certification preferred according to State and individual practices.
• Certified dental assistant credentials preferred according to State and individual practices.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus (location dependent).
• Perform with integrity and comply with government regulations and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient.
• Guide parents of minors and patients through our processes before treatment.
• Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instructions.
• Prepare patient for examination and treatment.
• Take x-rays and save to patient charts (dependent on location).
• Responsible for the operational readiness of the hygiene bay and operatory rooms.
• Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures.
• Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste and prepare impression materials.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, chairs and rooms.
• Assist professional dental staff with treatment: document patient information, assist with suctioning, pour/trim/ polish impressions, fabricate custom trays.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Spanish bilingual (plus)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

X-ray certification

Job description

Benevis is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our growing team in a community-focused dental care environment. You will support the office and assist clinicians with treatments, educate patients, and help ensure smooth daily operations in a fast-paced practice.

Responsibilities include taking X-rays, preparing trays, sterilizing equipment, and guiding patients and parents through procedures. A high school diploma or GED is required, and Spanish bilingual skills are a plus depending on location.