Position Summary:
Nevada Dental Benefits Ltd., is seeking a full time dental assistant to support the delivery of patient centered care in our dental office located in Las Vegas, NV. We are looking for a dental assistant that has a desire to motivate patients and encourage excellent oral health as an important part of overall health and wellbeing. We are a team of health professionals motivated by providing excellent care and customer service.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Direct Patient Care
- Prepare the operatory appropriately for exam or dental procedures to be performed
- Prepare the patient for their visit with the dentist while offering excellent customer service
- Assisting the dentist chairside
- Deliver patient education about disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment as directed by the dentist or hygienist.
- Assist with caries management protocols including providing fluoride treatment and individualized oral hygiene instructions and patient education.
- Expose and scan radiographs as prescribed by the attending dentist
- Lab work as assigned
Administrative
- Document appropriate clinical notes in the electronic health record.
- Assist with disease management projects as assigned, which may include participation in Health Fairs or patient outreach.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Attending Dentist, Chief Clinical Officer, or Dental Practice Manager.
Compliance:
- Compliance with CDC guidelines for infection control and instrument processing.
- Compliance with office OSHA protocols including the Blood Borne Pathogens Standard.
Requirements:
- Two year's Dental Assistant experience
- Certificate from an accredited dental assisting program
- CPR Certification
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Additional Proficiencies preferred but not required:
- Practice Management Software experience
Compensation:
Salary compensation will be based on experience and skills. The Dental Assistant will be a full time employee of the company and as such will be eligible for benefits provided for employees at similar employment levels.
