Dental Assistant – Full-Time Nellis, Las Vegas
About The Position
Nevada Dental Benefits is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant for its general dentistry team at the Nellis dental center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The role involves chairside assisting, patient care, dental radiographs, sterilization, infection control, and helping the clinical team operate efficiently. The Dental Assistant works closely with general dentists, dental hygienists, and other practice team members to provide high-quality care and a five-star patient experience. Nevada Dental Benefits provides dental services through multiple dental centers in the Las Vegas area. Its teams aim to deliver high-quality dental care and an exceptional experience for the patients and members they serve.
Requirements
- Knowledge of dental terminology, dental instruments, and common dental procedures.
- Knowledge of sterilization and infection-control procedures.
- Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain certification.
- Strong patient service and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced dental clinic.
- Dependable, organized, and team-oriented.
Nice To Haves
- Previous dental assistant or chairside dental assisting experience.
- Experience in a general dentistry or high-volume dental office.
- Experience taking dental radiographs/X-rays.
- Experience with Denticon or another dental practice management system.
Responsibilities
- Provide chairside dental assisting during general dentistry procedures.
- Perform four-handed dentistry and support the dentist during examinations and treatment.
- Prepare dental operatories, instruments, equipment, and materials.
- Take dental X-rays and radiographs as permitted by Nevada law.
- Clean, disinfect, and turn over treatment rooms between patients.
- Sterilize dental instruments and maintain infection-control standards.
- Assist with restorative, surgical, emergency, and other general dental procedures.
- Document clinical information in the dental practice management system.
- Support efficient patient flow and daily dental office operations.
- Provide excellent customer service and patient care.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, infection-control, and safety requirements.
- Assist with other clinical and operational responsibilities as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
