Dental Assistant

Position Summary:

Dental assistants work under the supervision of dentists and are responsible for a wide range of tasks in the dental office, ranging from patient care to administrative duties to laboratory functions. The dental assistant position is the most flexible and varied in the dental office and requires a diverse set of skills: clinical, clerical, interpersonal, technological and more

Duties:

• Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
• Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
• Provides assistance to dentists by questioning patients about their medical history, taking prescribed vitals (including Height, Weight, Blood Pressure and O2 Saturation), and recording the information for reference.
• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
• Provides diagnostic information by exposing intra- and extra-oral digital radiographs, taking impressions and pouring and trimming study casts.
• Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR/BLS certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
• Provides other assisting duties including, but not limited to: applying topical anesthetic, placing dental sealants, removing sutures, application of fluoride treatment, and prophylaxis.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains scheduling operations by assisting Dental Scheduler with Scheduling appointments, maintaining records, sending bills, answering phones, ordering supplies and other office tasks
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Dentist.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate from a fully accredited Dental Assisting program at time of hire or have at least 5 years of prior experience working as a dental assistant (with a minimum of 6000 hours chairside).
• Must be certified in Dental Radiology through graduation from an accredited Dental Assisting program or through “on-the-job” training within the last year, at the time of hire
• Must have a current CPR/BLS certificate prior to date of hire
• Must be computer literate and be willing to be trained on new software as needed
• Must be a self-motivated individual and have good interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work in a “Team” environment, in limited space with shared work areas.
• Must be able to work in a diverse minority environment
• Must provide evidence of a recent Infectious Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB) test showing ONE of the following: 1) a negative Mantoux skin test 2) a negative chest x-ray or 3) a statement from a physician confirming freedom from TB.
• Indian Preference applies

PLEASE NOTE: Hiring preference will be given to qualified tribal members of Reno-Sparks Indian Colony followed by members of other federally recognized tribes. Must pass and comply with the HR Policy 164.905- PL101.630. The Reno Sparks Indian Colony requires a designated candidate to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and confirmation of professional references and certifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.05 - $25.89 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Reno, NV 89502 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Reno, NV 89502: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $26