Dental Assistant-Expanded Duties

Benevis; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in dental care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Expanded Duties Dental Assistant to join their team in Columbia, South Carolina. This role is essential in providing quality dental care and support to patients, ensuring a positive experience from start to finish. You will assist with various dental procedures, educate patients on oral hygiene, and maintain operational readiness in the clinic. With a commitment to teamwork and patient satisfaction, this position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in dental health, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401K with match

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent required.
• Nitrous Oxide certified and 2 years of Dental Experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Assist professional dental staff with treatment.

Skills

Patient Care

Oral Hygiene Instruction

X-ray Administration

Surgical Assistance

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

X-ray Certification

CPR-BLS Certification

Certified Dental Assistant Credentials

Job description

Join to apply for the Dental Assistant-Expanded Duties role at Benevis.

This range is provided by Benevis. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$18.00/hr - $25.00/hr

Overview

Dental Assistant-Expanded Duties-Columbia South Carolina

• Creston Dental and Braces-Columbia, SC Location
• Travel to Local Offices-Paid Mileage
• Experience with Endo and Oral Surgery a Plus!
• Competitive Pay and Full Benefits Provided
• Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certificate Needed

Work for a company that is truly making the world a happier place, one smile at a time! At Benevis, we create over a million smiles a year in the communities we serve and believe that every person deserves access to quality, affordable dental care. This mission drives everything we do. With over 3000 employees in offices across the country from clinical to support staff - we are united in our mission to create happy, healthy smiles through providing high quality dental care in a fun, compassionate environment. Are you ready to join us in creating our next million smiles? We have JUST the opportunity for you.

We are actively seeking a Traveling Expanded Duties Dental Assistant to join our growing team! As an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA), you are an integral part of the care team in providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment. Support our mission to provide excellent dental care in the community and help us create more smiles and memorable experiences. Join a team that believes in teamwork and truly cares about their patients.

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
• 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, including:
• 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
• Responsible for adhering to all government regulations and company standards

Qualifications

• Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent required
• X-ray certification for SC
• CPR-BLS certification
• Certified dental assistant credentials required
• Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus
• Nitrous Oxide certified and 2 years of Dental Experience
• Oral Surgery and Endo experience a plus

We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, company holidays, and more

We value teamwork, mutual respect, and cooperation. We do not practice unlawful discrimination, including harassment or tolerate it in our workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.