Part-Time Expanded Services Dental Assistant

Benevis; Town of Texas, Tyler (WI, TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Part-Time Traveling Expanded Services Dental Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role is crucial in delivering compassionate care and support to patients while assisting dental professionals in various procedures. With a commitment to creating healthy smiles, the company emphasizes teamwork and community involvement, making this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about dental care. Join a mission-driven team that values integrity and provides comprehensive benefits, including training reimbursement and flexible spending accounts. If you're ready to make a difference in your community, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Quarterly Bonuses

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Company Provided Certification Trainings

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent required.
• X-ray certification required according to Texas state TSBDE.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient Care

Oral Hygiene Instruction

X-ray Administration

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Dental Assistant

Tools

Dental Instruments

X-ray Equipment

Job description

Overview

Topaz Dentistry and Braces

Part-Time Traveling Expanded Services Dental Assistant

Must be able to travel to Tyler, Longview Judson, and Longview Estes locations.

Mileage reimbursed.

We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Quarterly bonuses based on Office performance
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, company holidays and much more!
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Company provided certification trainings: These certifications include CPR certificates, Radiology certificates, Nitrous Oxide certificates, etc.
• The company will reimburse selected employees for eligible training/testing expenses required to obtain or renew the certificate.

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 Dental Assistant to join our growing team! As a Part-time Traveling 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 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.

Find your opportunity to make an impact:

• Get out into your community -- participate in local events including school screenings, presentations and any opportunity to promote a positive image of us.
• Participate in morning huddles (hey, even ask to run one!), let your peers know how much you appreciate them, highlight great examples of customer focus, collaboration etc.
• Love working with kids (they make up 70% or more of our patient base).

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.
• X-ray certification required according to Texas state TSBDE.
• Certified dental assistant credentials required.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus (location dependent).
• Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs.
• Must be able to travel to San Antonio, Eagle Pass, Laredo.
• Other duties as assigned.

We value teamwork, mutual respect and cooperation. We do not practice unlawful discrimination, including harassment or tolerate it in our workplace. What do we mean by discrimination? We mean that we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.