Dental Assistant

Benevis • Roanoke, VA

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About The Position

Benevis is seeking a Dental Assistant to join its growing team. The Dental Assistant supports the office and professional dental staff in providing high-quality, compassionate dental care. The role includes preparing patients and treatment areas, assisting with procedures, educating patients and parents, maintaining patient records, and helping ensure instruments and clinical spaces are ready and properly disinfected. Dental Assistants also support community outreach and contribute to a collaborative, patient-focused team environment. The patient base includes a large proportion of children.

Requirements

• Graduation from senior high school or GED equivalent.
• Adhere 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; location dependent.

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.
• Ensure hygiene bays and operatories are operationally ready.
• 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 during surgical procedures with suctioning, holding retractors, and cutting sutures.
• Pour, trim, and polish impression casts.
• Fabricate custom impression trays.
• Adhere to government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs.
• Participate in local community events, including school screenings and presentations.
• Participate in morning huddles and contribute to 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 certifications.
• 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