Dental Assistant - Create Smiles & Grow with Us

Benevis; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonuses

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Continuing education reimbursement

Certification trainings provided

401K with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Benevis is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our team in providing support to the office and assisting professional dental staff with treatment. You will help educate patients, prepare treatment rooms, and ensure high standards of care for a diverse patient base.

Responsibilities include taking x-rays, preparing instruments, assisting with procedures, and maintaining hygiene bay readiness. A high school diploma or GED is required; Spanish bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent required.
• X-ray certification preferred according to State and individual practices.
• Certified dental assistant credentials preferred according to State and individual practices.

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, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chart; assist with suctioning, holding retractors and suture cutting during surgical procedures; pour, trim and polish impression casts; fabricate custom impression trays.
• Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Spanish (bilingual)

Team player

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or GED

X-ray certification (preferred)

Certified dental assistant credentials (preferred)

Job description

Benevis is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our team in providing support to the office and assisting professional dental staff with treatment. You will help educate patients, prepare treatment rooms, and ensure high standards of care for a diverse patient base.

Responsibilities include taking x-rays, preparing instruments, assisting with procedures, and maintaining hygiene bay readiness. A high school diploma or GED is required; Spanish bilingual skills are a plus.