Lead Dental Assistant

Benevis; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to creating happy, healthy smiles in the community! As a Lead Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing compassionate care and support to our dental team. This position offers a chance to work in a fun, collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact patient experiences. With a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation, this role is perfect for those passionate about dental care and teamwork. If you're ready to make a difference and help us create our next million smiles, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Monthly Bonuses

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401K with Match

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED required, with X-ray license for MD.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care and educate patients in oral hygiene.
• Assist dental staff with treatment and prepare for procedures.
• Maintain operational readiness of hygiene and operatory rooms.

Skills

Dental Assistance

Patient Care

Oral Hygiene Education

X-ray Procedures

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

X-ray License for MD

CPR-BLS Certification

Job description

Lead Dental Assistant - Baltimore, MD

• Porter Dental and Braces - Westside Location
• Full Time Position - 5 day work week / 2 Saturdays Per Month
• Office Hours: M-F 7:45am - 5:00pm / Sat 8:00am - 2:00pm
• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package

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 Dental Assistant (DA), 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 (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 License for MD
• At least 2 years experience as a Dental Assistant
• CPR-BLS certification
• Certified dental assistant credentials preferred according to State and individual practices
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Monthly 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!

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.