Overview :
- Spencer Dental and Braces - Various Locations
- Part Time Position : 2 Days Per Week - Friday & Saturday
- Tidewater area - Portsmouth, Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News, VA Beach
- Competitive Salary
- Growth Opportunities
- Paid Mileage
Join a dedicated team at Benevis, where we are on a mission to create over a million smiles each year in the communities we serve. We believe that everyone deserves access to quality, affordable dental care, and our 3000+ employees are committed to making this a reality. If you are passionate about making a positive impact through dental care, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Expanded Services Dental Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting our dental office and assisting our professional staff in providing top-notch patient care. If you are driven by teamwork and a desire to help others, we want you to be part of our journey to create more smiles and memorable experiences.
Responsibilities :
Deliver exceptional and caring service to every patient.Guide patients and parents of minors through our processes before treatment.Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and provide postoperative instructions.Prepare patients for examinations and treatments.Take x-rays and manage patient records (location-dependent).Maintain operational readiness of hygiene bays and operatory rooms.Set up trays for dental procedures.Prepare various dental materials as needed.Take responsibility for sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and treatment areas.Assist the dental team during procedures by documenting patient information and treatments in charts, suctioning, holding retractors, and cutting sutures during surgeries.Train in fabricating custom impression trays, pouring, trimming, and polishing impression casts.Uphold the highest standards of integrity by following all regulations, company policies, and compliance programs.Perform other duties as required.Qualifications :
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.Experience in Oral Surgery, Endodontics, and Sedation Dentistry preferred.X-ray Certification in Virginia or DANB required.CPR-BLS Certification required.Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus.Commit to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and compliance.Willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed.What We Offer :
Competitive compensation.At Benevis, we value teamwork, mutual respect, and cooperation. We believe in a diverse workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences!