Dental Assistant

Benevis • Portsmouth, VA

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About The Position

Benevis is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the office and professional dental staff in providing quality, compassionate dental care. The role includes preparing patients and treatment areas, assisting during procedures, educating patients, maintaining patient records, and supporting the operational readiness and sterilization of the clinical environment. Dental Assistants also help promote the company’s community presence and work with a patient population that is largely children.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• X-ray certification, according to state and individual practice requirements.
• Certified dental assistant credentials, 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 education and postoperative instructions.
• Prepare patients for examination 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 with treatment, including suctioning, holding retractors, and cutting sutures during surgical procedures.
• Pour, trim, and polish impression casts.
• Fabricate custom impression trays.
• Participate in local community events, including school screenings and presentations.
• Participate in morning huddles and contribute to teamwork and customer-focused collaboration.
• 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 and company holidays.
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• Company-provided certification training, including CPR, radiology, and nitrous oxide certificates.
• 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