Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

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 North 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

1. Prepare the operatory appropriately for exam or dental procedures to be performed
2. Prepare the patient for their visit with the dentist while offering excellent customer service
3. Assisting the dentist chairside
4. Deliver patient education about disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment as directed by the dentist or hygienist.
5. Assist with caries management protocols including providing fluoride treatment and individualized oral hygiene instructions and patient education.
6. Expose and scan radiographs as prescribed by the attending dentist
7. Lab work as assigned

Administrative

1. Document appropriate clinical notes in the electronic health record.
2. Assist with disease management projects as assigned, which may include participation in Health Fairs or patient outreach.
3. Perform other duties as assigned by the Attending Dentist, Chief Clinical Officer, or Dental Practice Manager.

Compliance:

1. Compliance with CDC guidelines for infection control and instrument processing.
2. Compliance with office OSHA protocols including the Blood Borne Pathogens Standard.

Requirements:

1. Two year's Dental Assistant experience
2. Certificate from an accredited dental assisting program
3. CPR Certification
4. Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Additional Proficiencies preferred but not required:

1. 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.