Expanded Services Dental Assistant

Benevis; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with match

Paid time off

Company holidays

CE reimbursement

Job summary

Benevis in Kentucky is seeking an Expanded Services Dental Assistant to join our clinical team and support the office and staff during treatment. This role involves assisting with procedures, taking x-rays where available, preparing trays, and ensuring sterilization and patient comfort.

You will educate patients on oral hygiene, guide parents through processes, and help maintain a smooth-operating dental practice while upholding safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in Oral Surgery, Endo, Sedation dentistry preferred.
• X-ray certification preferred according to State regulations.
• CPR-BLS Certification required or obtainable.

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 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 readiness.
• Prepare tray sets for dental procedures.
• Mix materials and prepare impression materials.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, chairs, and rooms.
• Assist dental staff with treatment and chart documentation.
• Support suctioning, retractors, and suture cutting during procedures.
• Pour, trim, and polish impression casts; fabricate custom trays.
• Adhere to regulations and company compliance programs; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral Surgery experience

Endodontics experience

Sedation dentistry experience

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

X-ray certification (state)

CPR-BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

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 2,000 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 Dental Assistant to join our growing team! As an Expanded Services Dental Assistant (DA) you are an integral part of care team in providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment. Support our mission to providing 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 (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

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent required
• Experience in Oral Surgery, Endo, Sedation Dentistry
• X-ray certification preferred according to State and individual practices
• CPR-BLS Certification
• Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
• Other duties as assigned

We Offer:

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

Work is performed in a professional office, clinical, or support environment, depending on the role and business needs. Team members may be required to work extended or alternate hours during peak periods or to support operational requirements. Scheduled hours and work location may vary based on business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Benevis, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, training, and separation.

Reasonable Accommodation

Benevis, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation to apply, interview, or perform the essential functions of this position, you may contact the Human Resources Department.