Patient Care Dental Assistant - Advanced Dentistry by Design - Carson City, NV

Must have at least one year of experience Dental Assisting to apply.
Can't wait to add to our growing practice!! 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. Our team is so much fun and has worked together for many years. If you love to laugh, and enjoy being on a team that creates amazing smiles... Then this is the place for you!
Responsibilities

Welcome customers in the dental office
Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental operatory clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention-to-detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assisting school preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. RDA, CDA)

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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