(Archived) Dental Assistant

Absolute Dental is the largest group of general and specialty dental practices in the state of Nevada. We are expanding and we are looking for energetic dental assistants to join out team in either Las Vegas, Reno, Carson City or Albuquerque. Pay based on experience.

We are currently offering a $500 sign on bonus! In addition to hourly pay, our back office team members also receive weekly bonuses. We are looking for general, pediatric, ortho, perio, OS and hygiene assistants. We have both full time and part time opportunities to assist our productive clinicians. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your skill set and advance your career.

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.

We will train if you have no experience!

Essential Job Functions:

-Welcome patients

-Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort

-Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed

-Sterilize instruments according to regulations

-Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry

-Undertake lab tasks as instructed

-Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions

-Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked

Qualifications:

-Proven experience as dental assistant or willingness to train

-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

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

COVID-19 considerations:

Clear plastic barriers, virtual check in, temperature checks, social distancing

Absolute Dental provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.