Traveling Dental Assistant - Cortland Dental & Braces - a Benevis company : Job Details

Cortland Dental and Braces

PRN/Part-time Dental Assistant

Travel to Holyoke and Springfield on Thursdays 8am - 5pm

May assist on other days as needed

Mileage reimbursement

Join a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals by creating happy, healthy smiles! At Benevis, we strive to provide quality and affordable dental care to the communities we serve. With over 3000 employees across the country, our mission is to ensure every person has access to top-notch dental care in a compassionate and fun environment. Are you ready to help us create even more smiles?

We are looking for a passionate Dental Assistant to become an essential part of our care team. As a Registered Expanded Services Dental Assistant (DA), you will directly support the dental staff in providing exceptional care and assisting in treatment. Help us promote excellent dental practices and contribute to meaningful patient experiences.

Here's your chance to make an impact:

• Engage with your community through local events including school screenings and presentations to foster a positive image of our services.
• Participate in morning huddles to show appreciation to colleagues and highlight exceptional teamwork and customer service.
• Enjoy working with kids, who make up over 70% of our patient base.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Deliver compassionate and high-quality care to every patient.
• Guide parents and patients through our treatment processes in a friendly manner.
• Provide education on oral hygiene and postoperative instructions to patients.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments.
• Take x-rays and save them to patient charts (location dependent).
• Ensure the hygiene bay and operatory rooms are ready for operation.
• Prepare tray setups and materials for dental procedures.
• Mix dental materials as needed and maintain a sterile working environment.
• Assist dental staff during procedures such as suctioning and instrument handling.
• Document patient information and treatment plans accurately.
• Comply with all government regulations and company standards.

Requirements:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• X-ray certification in accordance with state regulations.
• Certified dental assistant credentials as per state requirements.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus (location dependent).

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation.
• Company-provided training certifications which include CPR, Radiology, and Nitrous Oxide certifications.
• Reimbursement for eligible training expenses required for certifications.

We embrace teamwork and mutual respect, and we prohibit unlawful discrimination in our workplace based on any protected characteristic.