Dental Assistant

Primecare Benefits Inc.•Spring Valley, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nevada Dental Benefits Ltd. is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support patient-centered care in its Las Vegas, Nevada dental office. The role focuses on motivating patients and encouraging excellent oral health as part of overall health and well-being, while contributing to a team committed to excellent care and customer service. The Dental Assistant provides direct patient care, prepares the operatory and patients for visits and procedures, assists the dentist chairside, and delivers patient education as directed by the dentist or hygienist. The position also supports caries management, takes and scans prescribed radiographs, completes assigned lab work, documents clinical notes in the electronic health record, and assists with disease-management projects and outreach. The employee must follow CDC infection-control and instrument-processing guidelines and office OSHA protocols, including the Blood Borne Pathogens Standard. Compensation is based on experience and skills. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits provided to employees at similar employment levels.

Requirements

Two years of Dental Assistant experience.
Certificate from an accredited dental assisting program.
CPR certification.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Nice To Haves

Practice management software experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare the operatory for examinations and dental procedures.
Prepare patients for visits with the dentist and provide excellent customer service.
Assist the dentist chairside.
Provide patient education about disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment as directed by the dentist or hygienist.
Assist with caries management protocols, including fluoride treatment, individualized oral-hygiene instructions, and patient education.
Expose and scan radiographs as prescribed by the attending dentist.
Perform lab work as assigned.
Document appropriate clinical notes in the electronic health record.
Assist with disease-management projects as assigned, which may include participating in health fairs or patient outreach.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Attending Dentist, Chief Clinical Officer, or Dental Practice Manager.
Comply with CDC guidelines for infection control and instrument processing.
Comply with office OSHA protocols, including the Blood Borne Pathogens Standard.