Part-time Dental Assistant

Benevis • Jackson, MS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Sunnybrook Dental and Braces- Jackson is seeking a Part-Time Dental Assistant to join their team. This role involves 24 hours per week, spread over 3 days, with working hours from 8 am to 5 pm. The company, Benevis, is dedicated to providing quality, affordable dental care and creating happy, healthy smiles in the communities they serve. The Dental Assistant will be an integral part of the care team, supporting the office and assisting dental staff with treatments, with a particular focus on working with children, who make up a significant portion of the patient base. The role also involves community outreach and promoting a positive image of the company.

Requirements

• Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent required
• MS Permit required
• CPR/BLS required
• Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
• Other duties as assigned

Nice To Haves

• X-ray certification preferred according to State and individual practices
• Certified dental assistant credentials preferred according to State and individual practices
• Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus (location dependent)

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient
• Guide parents of minors and patients through our processes before treatment
• Educate patients in oral hygiene instruction and provide postoperative instructions
• Prepare patient for examination and treatment
• Take x-rays and save to patient charts (dependent on location)
• Responsible for the operational readiness of the hygiene bay and operatory rooms
• Prepare tray set-ups for dental procedures
• Mix amalgam, cement, 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 chart
• Assist with suctioning, holding retractors and suture cutting during surgical procedures
• Pour, trim and polish impression casts
• Fabricate custom impression trays
• Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Monthly bonuses based on Office performance
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, company holidays and much more!
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Company provided certification trainings-These certifications include CPR certificates, Radiology certificates, Nitrous Oxide certificates, etc.
• The company will reimburse selected employees for eligible training/testing expenses required to obtain or renew the certificate

What This Job Offers

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