Dental Assistant

Benevis • Roanoke, VA

27d

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 helps patients and parents understand processes before treatment, supports treatment delivery, and helps maintain clean, prepared hygiene bays and operatories. Dental Assistants may also participate in community events and team activities. The position involves working with children, who make up 70% or more of the patient base.

Requirements

• Graduation from senior high school or GED equivalent is required.
• 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, 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 on 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, to promote a positive image of the company.
• Participate in morning huddles and contribute to teamwork and customer-focused collaboration.
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED