Dental Assistant

Benevis • Topeka, KS

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Benevis is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the office and professional dental staff in providing treatment and quality, compassionate dental care. The role supports general operations, oral surgery, endodontics, and hygiene, and involves working with a patient population that is largely children. Team members are encouraged to participate in community events, school screenings, presentations, and office morning huddles.

The position is with Kansas Youth Dental & Braces. The listed schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. to noon, and one Saturday per month for oral surgery days, totaling 36 hours per week. Work takes place in a professional office or clinical environment, though location and scheduled hours may vary with business needs.

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, 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.
• Educate patients about oral hygiene and provide postoperative instructions.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatment.
• Take X-rays and save them to patient charts, depending on location.
• Maintain operational readiness of hygiene bays and operatories.
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures.
• Mix amalgam, cement, and 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 charts.
• Assist with 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, including school screenings and presentations.
• Participate in morning huddles and contribute to a collaborative, patient-focused team environment.
• 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 certifications.
• Reimbursement for selected employees' eligible training and testing expenses required to obtain or renew a certificate.

What This Job Offers

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