We are an established private specialty prosthodontic and oral surgery practice with an emphasis on Dental Implants in Las Vegas. We are a surgical facility currently seeking a full time, long term, motivated Dental Assistant member. Applicant must be professional, energetic, dependable, self-motivated and a multitasker with excellent communication skills. A team player committed to high quality care.

Ideal candidate will be a quick learner who welcomes challenges and is able to learn and retain a great deal of information on a daily basis. Person must have initiative, be a self-starter, be warm and welcoming. Duties include but are not limited to interacting with patient, referral offices and team members. The work environment is a fast-paced environment where each employee has been carefully selected to be part of our team. If you are interested and feel you meet the criteria, please submit your resume for consideration.

The duties of a dental assistant are among the most comprehensive and varied in the dental office. The dental assistant performs many tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills. Responsibilities may include:

· Clinical experience include work chair side as doctors examine and treat patients.

· Prepares and arranges needed tools and instruments for scheduled procedures.

· Hands instruments and materials to Doctor and keep patients’ mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices.

· Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare trays of instruments for surgical procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative instructions, take dental X rays/ CT SCAN.

· Candidate must have excellent communication with patient’s, referral offices, Management, and Doctor.

· Computer literacy is required

· Assisting the prosthodontist and oral surgeon during a variety of treatment procedures.

· Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse.

· Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol.

· Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.

· Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures.

· Helping assist in cosmetic and therapeutic injectable treatments like Botox and Filler.

· Taking pre op, procedural and post op photos.

· Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health and their implants (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing/water piking and nutritional counseling).

· Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth).

· Communicating with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies).

· Helping to provide direct patient care in the dental specialties of prosthodontics and oral surgery.

If you feel that you are the ideal candidate for this position, please forward your resume. Salary based on experience.

Job Type: Full-time, Pay range per hour depending on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Anesthesiology
• Perioperative Care
• Radiology
• Surgery

Schedule:

• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Las Vegas, NV 89148: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Dental assisting (Required)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location