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Dental Assistant – Full-Time | Nellis, Las Vegas
Position Summary
Nevada Dental Benefits is seeking a Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our general dentistry team at our Nellis dental center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This position is ideal for an experienced Dental Assistant who enjoys chairside assisting, patient care, dental radiographs, sterilization, infection control, and supporting an efficient clinical team in a busy dental office.
The Dental Assistant will work closely with general dentists, dental hygienists, and other members of the practice team to provide high-quality patient care and a five-star patient experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide chairside dental assisting during general dentistry procedures.
- Perform four-handed dentistry and support the dentist during examinations and treatment.
- Prepare dental operatories, instruments, equipment, and materials.
- Take dental X-rays and radiographs as permitted by Nevada law.
- Clean, disinfect, and turn over treatment rooms between patients.
- Sterilize dental instruments and maintain infection-control standards.
- Assist with restorative, surgical, emergency, and other general dental procedures.
- Document clinical information in the dental practice management system.
- Support efficient patient flow and daily dental office operations.
- Provide excellent customer service and patient care.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, infection-control, and safety requirements.
- Assist with other clinical and operational responsibilities as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous dental assistant or chairside dental assisting experience preferred.
- Experience in a general dentistry or high-volume dental office preferred.
- Knowledge of dental terminology, dental instruments, and common dental procedures.
- Experience taking dental radiographs/X-rays preferred.
- Knowledge of sterilization and infection-control procedures.
- Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain certification.
- Experience with Denticon or another dental practice management system is a plus.
- Strong patient service and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced dental clinic.
- Dependable, organized, and team-oriented.
About Nevada Dental Benefits
Nevada Dental Benefits provides dental services through multiple dental centers in the Las Vegas area. Our teams are committed to providing high-quality dental care while creating an exceptional experience for the patients and members we serve.
If you are passionate about patient care and enjoy working in a collaborative dental environment, we encourage you to apply.