Traveling PRN Expanded Services Dental Assistant

Cortland Dental & Braces - a Benevis company; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental care provider is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the care team in Holyoke and Springfield. This role involves providing compassionate patient care, assisting with treatments, and educating patients on oral hygiene. Join a team dedicated to creating happy, healthy smiles in a fun environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Company-sponsored Certification Training

Reimbursement for Certification Renewal

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• X-ray certification as per state and practice requirements.
• Certified dental assistant credentials as per state and practice requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, compassionate care to every patient.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care.
• Assist dental staff during treatments.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Teamwork

Patient Education

Education

High School Diploma or GED

X-ray Certification

Certified Dental Assistant Credentials

Job description

Travel to Holyoke and Springfield on Thursdays from 8am to 5pm.

May assist on other days as needed.

Join 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 everyone deserves access to quality, affordable dental care. With over 3000 employees nationwide, from clinical to support staff, we are united in our mission to create happy, healthy smiles through high-quality dental care in a fun, compassionate environment. Are you ready to help us create our next million smiles? We have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are actively seeking a Dental Assistant to join our growing team! As a Registered Dental Assistant (DA), you will be an essential part of the care team, supporting the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatments. Support our mission to provide excellent dental care and help us create more smiles and memorable experiences. Join a team that values teamwork and genuinely cares about its patients.

Find your opportunity to make an impact:

• Participate in community events such as school screenings and presentations to promote a positive image.
• Engage in morning huddles, and feel free to suggest leading one! Recognize your peers' efforts and highlight examples of teamwork and customer focus.
• Enjoy working with kids, who make up over 70% of our patient base.

Responsibilities:

• Provide quality, compassionate care to every patient.
• Guide parents of minors and patients through our processes before treatment.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments.
• Take x-rays and save them to patient charts (location-dependent).
• Ensure operational readiness of the hygiene bay and treatment rooms.
• Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste, and prepare impression materials.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, chairs, and rooms.
• Assist dental staff during treatments, including suctioning, retractors, and sutures.
• Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures.
• Pour, trim, and polish impression casts, and fabricate custom trays.
• Adhere to all regulatory and company standards.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• X-ray certification as per state and practice requirements.
• Certified dental assistant credentials as per state and practice requirements.

We Offer:

• Competitive pay.
• Company-sponsored certification training, including CPR, Radiology, Nitrous Oxide, etc.
• Reimbursement for eligible training and testing expenses for certification renewal or acquisition.

We value teamwork, mutual respect, and cooperation. Our workplace is free from unlawful discrimination, including harassment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.