Expanded Services Dental Assistant

Benevis • Elizabethtown, KY

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About The Position

Benevis is seeking an Expanded Services Dental Assistant to support the office and professional dental staff in providing treatment and quality, compassionate dental care. The role helps patients and parents understand care processes, prepares patients and treatment areas, assists during dental procedures, and supports safe, efficient clinical operations. Work may take place in a professional office, clinical, or support environment depending on the role and business needs. Scheduled hours and work location may vary based on business needs, and extended or alternate hours may be required during peak periods or to support operational requirements.

Requirements

• Graduation from senior high school or GED equivalent.
• Experience in oral surgery, endodontics, and sedation dentistry.
• CPR-BLS certification.
• Adhere to government regulations, company standards, and compliance programs.

Nice To Haves

• X-ray certification, preferred according to state and individual practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient.
• Guide parents of minors and patients through processes before treatment.
• Provide oral hygiene instruction and postoperative instructions.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Take X-rays and save them to patient charts, depending on location.
• Maintain 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off.
• Company holidays.
• Continuing education reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED