Part-time Bilingual Dental Assistant

Benevis • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

Benevis is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant to support the office and professional dental staff in delivering quality, compassionate dental care. The role contributes to Benevis’s mission of providing high-quality, affordable care in a fun and compassionate environment, and may include helping promote the company in the community. The patient population includes many children.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• X-ray certification, depending on state and individual practice requirements.
• Certified dental assistant credentials, depending on 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.
• Educate patients about oral hygiene and provide postoperative instructions.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Take X-rays and save them to patient charts when applicable to the location.
• Maintain operational readiness of the hygiene bay 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 dental staff during treatment, including suctioning, holding retractors, and cutting sutures during surgical procedures.
• Pour, trim, and polish impression casts.
• Fabricate custom impression trays.
• Participate in community events, including school screenings and presentations, to promote a positive image of the company.
• Participate in morning huddles and contribute to teamwork, collaboration, and customer focus.
• Adhere to government regulations, company standards, and compliance programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Monthly bonuses based on office performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED