Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

A Dental Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting dentists and ensuring smooth clinical operations. Working within a small team of 2-3 office staff, this role involves daily patient interactions and collaboration with both the Dentist and Office Manager. The assistant helps prepare patients, manages sterilization and infection control, assists with radiography, and maintains accurate records using Open Dental Software.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures
• Prepare patients for treatments and ensure their comfort
• Perform sterilization and infection control protocols
• Take dental impressions as required
• Maintain accurate patient records using Open Dental Software
• Manage dental inventory and supplies
• Assist with dental radiography procedures
• Schedule patient appointments efficiently
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in dental assisting
• CPR certification
• Proficient in dental radiography and infection control practices
• Strong patient care skills and knowledge of sterilization techniques
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Attention to detail
• Coachable
• Reliable
• Spanish speaking skills are a plus

Benefits

• Salary
• 401k
• Production bonus
• Collection bonus
• Year-end bonus/profit-sharing
• Bereavement Leave
• PTO
• Holiday pay
• Insurance/Health Savings Plan

 

\nCompany Description

New Image Dental is an existing family dental practice that has been serving the Las Vegas Community for over 25 years. Under new ownership, the office opened its second location to deliver an elevated dental experience with a focus on exceptional patient care management, efficiency, and long-term patient relationships. We are building a team that is professional, motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to creating a positive and productive work environment. We are seeking an exceptional clinical assistant to help build our back-office operations.

This is a unique opportunity for a clinical assistant who thrives in private practice environment, values organization and accountability, and is excited to be part of a growing practice with a strong vision for excellence, culture, and patient experience.

Company Description

New Image Dental is an existing family dental practice that has been serving the Las Vegas Community for over 25 years. Under new ownership, the office opened its second location to deliver an elevated dental experience with a focus on exceptional patient care management, efficiency, and long-term patient relationships. We are building a team that is professional, motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to creating a positive and productive work environment. We are seeking an exceptional clinical assistant to help build our back-office operations.\n\nThis is a unique opportunity for a clinical assistant who thrives in private practice environment, values organization and accountability, and is excited to be part of a growing practice with a strong vision for excellence, culture, and patient experience.