Part-time Bilingual Dental Assistant

Benevis; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Monthly performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Continuing education reimbursement

Company training certifications

Job summary

Benevis is seeking a Part-time Bilingual Dental Assistant in Dalton, Georgia. The assistant will deliver compassionate care and assist with patient procedures, ensuring operational readiness in the dental office.

The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma or GED, with preferred bilingual capability in Spanish and certifications as a dental assistant or in X-ray. We offer competitive compensation, monthly bonuses based on performance, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and educational reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Must have a graduation certificate from a senior high school or GED equivalent.
• X-ray certification is preferred according to state practices.
• Certified dental assistant credentials are a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to patients.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and provide prep instructions.
• Assist dental staff with treatment and patient care.
• Maintain operational readiness of hygiene bay and operatory rooms.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

X-ray certification

Certified dental assistant credentials

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Part‑time Bilingual Dental Assistant

Dalton

2 - 3 days/ week

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:
  1. Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient chart
  2. Assist with suctioning, holding retractors and suture cutting during surgical procedures
  3. Pour, trim and polish impression casts
  4. 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

• Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent required
• X‑ray certification preferred according to state and individual practices
• 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, 401(k) with match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, company holidays and more
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Company‑provided certification trainings – CPR, radiology, nitrous oxide, etc.
• Reimbursement for eligible training/testing expenses for certificate renewal

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.