What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Dental Assistant to work Saturday position at PrimeCare Benefits Group, Inc.™?
Position Summary
Nevada Dental Benefits Ltd., is seeking a part time (work every Saturday) dental assistant to support the delivery of patient centered care in our dental office located in Las Vegas, NV. We are looking for a dental assistant that has a desire to motivate patients and encourage excellent oral health as an important part of overall health and wellbeing. We are a team of health professionals motivated by providing excellent care and customer service.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care
Salary compensation will be based on experience and skills. The Dental Assistant will be a part time employee that would work every Saturday.
Nevada Dental Benefits Ltd., is seeking a part time (work every Saturday) dental assistant to support the delivery of patient centered care in our dental office located in Las Vegas, NV. We are looking for a dental assistant that has a desire to motivate patients and encourage excellent oral health as an important part of overall health and wellbeing. We are a team of health professionals motivated by providing excellent care and customer service.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care
- Prepare the operatory appropriately for exam or dental procedures to be performed
- Prepare the patient for their visit with the dentist while offering excellent customer service
- Assisting the dentist chairside
- Deliver patient education about disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment as directed by the dentist or hygienist.
- Assist with caries management protocols including providing fluoride treatment and individualized oral hygiene instructions and patient education.
- Expose and scan radiographs as prescribed by the attending dentist
- Lab work as assigned
- Document appropriate clinical notes in the electronic health record.
- Assist with disease management projects as assigned, which may include participation in Health Fairs or patient outreach.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Attending Dentist, Chief Clinical Officer, or Dental Practice Manager.
- Compliance with CDC guidelines for infection control and instrument processing.
- Compliance with office OSHA protocols including the Blood Borne Pathogens Standard.
- Two year's Dental Assistant experience
- Certificate from an accredited dental assisting program
- CPR Certification
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Practice Management Software experience
Salary compensation will be based on experience and skills. The Dental Assistant will be a part time employee that would work every Saturday.
