Join a vibrant team that is making a real difference in the world by creating happy smiles. At Benevis, we believe everyone deserves access to quality and affordable dental care, and with over a million smiles created each year, we're dedicated to this mission. We are currently looking for a passionate Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our growing team!
As an EFDA, you'll play a vital role in assisting our professional dental staff, providing care, and supporting our community outreach efforts. If you love teamwork, value compassionate patient care, and are excited about making memorable experiences for our patients, this is the opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities :
- Engage with the community by participating in local events, including school screenings and presentations.
- Contribute to morning huddles, demonstrating appreciation for your peers and highlighting outstanding teamwork.
- Provide quality and compassionate care to every patient, particularly our pediatric patients (70% or more of our clientele).
- Guide patients and their parents through treatment processes and educate them on oral hygiene practices.
- Prepare patients for examinations and treatment, ensuring operational readiness of hygiene bays and operatory rooms.
- Take x-rays and document patient information (dependent on location).
- Assist in dental procedures, from preparing tray set-ups to sterilizing instruments and equipment.
- Support the dental staff during treatments, including surgical procedures and placing fillings and crowns.
- Adhere to all compliance programs and government regulations with integrity.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the team.
Qualifications :
High school diploma or GED required.X-ray certification preferred, in accordance with state and practice requirements.Certified dental assistant credentials preferred.Coronal Polishing and EFDA Certification are required.Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus, depending on location.Commit to integrity and compliance with government regulations and company policies.What We Offer :
Competitive salary with monthly performance-based bonuses.Comprehensive Benefits Package : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and company holidays.Continuing education reimbursement and company-provided certification training.Reimbursement for eligible training / testing expenses required for certification renewal.We cherish teamwork, mutual respect, and a discrimination-free workplace. Join us in our mission to create happy, healthy smiles!