Dental Assistant: Impactful Care & Community Smiles

Benevis; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Monthly bonuses based on Office/clinic

Comprehensive Benefits Package:Medical

401K with match

Paid time off and holidays

Continuing education reimbursement

Certification trainings provided

Job summary

Benevis is hiring a Dental Assistant to support our care teams across offices nationwide. You will assist dentists and hygienists, prepare patients, take x-rays where allowed, and help maintain a clean, compliant clinical environment.

We value teamwork and community engagement. Candidates with a high school diploma or GED, X-ray certification, and CDA credentials are encouraged to apply. Spanish bilingual is a plus, depending on location.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent is required.
• X-ray certification preferred according to State practices.
• Certified dental assistant credentials preferred according to State practices.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus (location dependent).

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient.
• Guide parents of minors and patients through processes before treatment.
• Educate patients in oral hygiene instructions and provide postoperative instructions.
• Prepare patient for examination and treatment.
• Take x-rays and save to patient charts (location dependent).
• 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 and documentation in patient charts.

Skills

Bi-lingual in Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

X-ray certification

Certified dental assistant credentials

Job description

Benevis is hiring a Dental Assistant to support our care teams across offices nationwide. You will assist dentists and hygienists, prepare patients, take x-rays where allowed, and help maintain a clean, compliant clinical environment.

We value teamwork and community engagement. Candidates with a high school diploma or GED, X-ray certification, and CDA credentials are encouraged to apply. Spanish bilingual is a plus, depending on location.