Benevis
Location
Dundalk, Maryland
The Dental Assistant supports the care team by assisting professional dental staff with treatments, which includes preparing rooms, taking x-rays, sterilizing instruments, and documenting patient information. Key duties also involve educating patients on oral hygiene, guiding parents, and participating in community outreach to promote the company's image.
Candidates must have a high school graduation or GED equivalent, with X-ray certification and Certified Dental Assistant credentials preferred according to state regulations. The role requires a willingness to work with children, as they constitute the majority of the patient base, and adherence to all government and company compliance programs.
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
Graduation from a senior high school or GED equivalent required 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) Perform to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs Other duties as assigned We Offer: 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 We value teamwork, mutual respect and cooperation. We do not practice unlawful discrimination, including harassment or tolerate it in our workplace. What do we mean by discrimination? We mean that we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.