Bilingual Dental Assistant

Benevis • El Paso, TX

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Benevis is a company dedicated to creating happy, healthy smiles by providing quality, affordable dental care, creating over a million smiles a year. With over 2,000 employees, the company is united in its mission to deliver high-quality dental care in a fun, compassionate environment. They are actively seeking a Dental Assistant (DA) to join their growing team. The Dental Assistant is an integral part of the care team, providing support to the office and assisting professional dental staff with treatment. The role involves supporting the mission of providing excellent dental care in the community, creating smiles and memorable experiences, and fostering teamwork. Opportunities to make an impact include participating in local community events like school screenings and presentations to promote a positive image, engaging in morning huddles, appreciating peers, and highlighting customer focus and collaboration. A significant portion of the patient base (70% or more) consists of children.

Requirements

• Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent required
• Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs

Nice To Haves

• 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)

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

Benefits

• 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!
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED