Dental Assistant - Impactful Care, Growth & Benefits

Benevis; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Benevis, a national dental support organization, is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the office team and assist clinicians in delivering quality care to patients.

You will educate patients on oral hygiene, help with x-rays and charting, prepare operatory rooms, and assist during procedures while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Join a team that values teamwork, community service, and ongoing training to advance your career in dentistry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• X-ray certification preferred depending on state.
• Certified dental assistant credentials preferred depending on state.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus (location dependent).
• Adherence to governance and company compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient.
• Guide parents of minors through our processes before treatment.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and provide postoperative instructions.
• Prepare patient for examination and treatment.
• Take X-rays and save to patient charts (location dependent).
• Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and rooms.
• Assist with treatment including documentation in patient chart.
• Support with suctioning, retractors, and suturing during procedures.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benevis, a national dental support organization, is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the office team and assist clinicians in delivering quality care to patients.

You will educate patients on oral hygiene, help with x-rays and charting, prepare operatory rooms, and assist during procedures while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Join a team that values teamwork, community service, and ongoing training to advance your career in dentistry.