Dental Assistant - Meadows Family Dental - North Las Vegas, NV

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

North Las Vegas, NV

Job Description

About us
Meadows Family Dental is a private practice in the North Las Vegas area. We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures including crowns and prosthetics
- Assist the hygienist with accelerated schedule
- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments
- Take digital dental X-rays
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Perform patient assessments and record medical histories
- Provide chairside assistance during procedures
- Maintain accurate patient records and update medical charts
- Send, receive and check lab cases
- Assist with dental receptionist duties as needed
Qualifications:
- Certification or diploma in Dental Assisting a plus
- Knowledge of dental anatomy and medical coding
- Experience with Dentrix dental practice management software
- Strong understanding of aseptic techniques and infection control protocols
- Ability to operate medical imaging equipment for diagnostic purposes
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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