Dental Assistant: Compassionate Care, Training & Growth

Cortlanddentalgroup; Chelsea (MA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with match

Paid time off

Continuing education reimbursement

Certification trainings

Job summary

Benevis is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team, supporting dental care delivery in a community-focused environment. You will assist clinicians, prep patients, take X-rays (where permitted) and help ensure clean, organized operatory spaces.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, X-ray certification where required, and CDA credentials where applicable. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient education, and adherence to regulations while offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• X-ray certification preferred depending on state practices.
• Certified Dental Assistant credentials preferred depending on state practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient.
• Guide parents of minors through our processes before treatment.
• Educate patients in oral hygiene and provide postoperative instructions.
• Prepare patient for examination and treatment.
• Take X-rays and save to patient charts (location dependent).
• Maintain hygiene bay and operatory room readiness.
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures.
• Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste and prepare impression materials.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, chairs and rooms.
• Assist dental staff with treatment and document patient information in charts.
• Assist with suctioning, retractors, and suturing during procedures.
• Pour, trim and polish impression casts; fabricate custom trays.
• Adhere to government regulations and company standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma or GED

X-ray certification preferred

Certified Dental Assistant credentials preferred

Job description

Benevis is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team, supporting dental care delivery in a community-focused environment. You will assist clinicians, prep patients, take X-rays (where permitted) and help ensure clean, organized operatory spaces.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, X-ray certification where required, and CDA credentials where applicable. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient education, and adherence to regulations while offering competitive compensation and benefits.