Dental Assistant

Benevis•Roanoke, VA

10d

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 contributes to the company’s mission of making high-quality, affordable dental care accessible in the communities it serves. Dental Assistants help guide patients and parents through treatment, provide oral hygiene and postoperative instructions, prepare treatment areas and materials, and assist dental professionals during procedures. The position also includes community outreach, participation in team huddles, and working with a patient population that includes many children.

Requirements

Graduation from senior high school or equivalent GED.
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 skills, 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 operational readiness of the hygiene bay and operatories.
Prepare tray set-ups 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, to promote a positive image of the company.
Participate in morning huddles and contribute to teamwork, appreciation, customer focus, and collaboration.
Adhere to government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive compensation.
Monthly bonuses based on office performance.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
401(k) with company 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.