Part Time Dental Assistant

Benevis; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in dental care is seeking a dedicated Part Time Dental Assistant to join their compassionate team. This role involves delivering quality care and assisting in various dental procedures, ensuring a positive experience for patients, especially children. You'll play a vital role in promoting oral health within the community while participating in local events. If you're passionate about making a difference and creating smiles, this opportunity offers a rewarding environment where teamwork and patient care are at the forefront.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Bonuses based on Office Performance

Qualifications

• Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent required.
• X-ray certification preferred according to State and individual practices.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient Care

X-ray Certification

Oral Hygiene Instruction

Surgical Assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/BLS Certification

Certified Dental Assistant Credentials

Job description

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This range is provided by Benevis. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$17.26/hr - $25.87/hr

Overview

Part Time Dental Assistant

Pippin Dental and Braces - Elkhart, IN

• Part Time: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
• Competitive Pay
• Bonuses based on Office performance
• Xray certification required

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 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.

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 compliance programs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 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
• CPR/BLS Certification required

We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Bonuses based on Office performance

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care