Dental Assistant

Benevis • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

Benevis is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the office and professional dental staff in providing high-quality, compassionate dental care. The role includes preparing patients and treatment areas, assisting during procedures, educating patients and parents, maintaining patient records, and helping ensure instruments and rooms are ready and properly sterilized. Dental Assistants may also participate in community events and morning team huddles. The patient base includes many children.

Requirements

• Graduation from senior high school or a GED equivalent.
• Adhere to government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs.

Nice To Haves

• X-ray certification, as preferred according to state and individual practice requirements.
• Certified dental assistant credentials, as preferred according to state and individual practice requirements.
• Spanish bilingual ability, depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient.
• Guide parents of minors and patients through processes before treatment.
• Provide oral hygiene instruction and postoperative instructions.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatment.
• Take x-rays and save them to patient charts, depending on location.
• Maintain the operational readiness of hygiene bays and operatory rooms.
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures.
• Mix amalgam, cement, and pulp paste, and prepare impression materials.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, chairs, and rooms.
• Document patient information, treatment plans, and procedures in patient charts.
• Assist professional dental staff during treatment, including suctioning, holding retractors, and cutting sutures during surgical procedures.
• Pour, trim, and polish impression casts.
• Fabricate custom impression trays.
• Adhere to government regulations, company standards, and compliance programs.
• Participate in local community events, such as school screenings and presentations, to promote a positive image of the company.
• Participate in morning huddles and support teamwork and customer focus.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Monthly bonuses based on office performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• Company-provided certification training, including CPR, radiology, and nitrous oxide certificates.
• Reimbursement for eligible training and testing expenses for selected employees obtaining or renewing certificates.

What This Job Offers

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