Part-time Bilingual Dental Assistant

Benevis • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

Benevis is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the office and professional dental staff in delivering quality, compassionate care. The role contributes to the company’s mission of providing accessible, affordable dental care and creating positive patient experiences. The position involves preparing patients and treatment areas, assisting with procedures, maintaining instruments and rooms, and documenting care. The role may include working with children, who make up 70% or more of the patient base, and participating in community events.

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 practices.
• Certified dental assistant credentials, as preferred according to state and individual practices.
• Spanish bilingual ability is a plus, depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient.
• Guide parents of minors and patients through processes before treatment.
• Educate patients in 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 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.
• 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, such as school screenings and presentations.
• 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 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 certificates.

What This Job Offers

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