Dental Assistant

NEW IMAGE DENTAL; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Production bonus

Collection bonus

Year-end bonus/profit-sharing

Bereavement Leave

PTO

Holiday pay

Insurance/Health Savings Plan

Job summary

NEW IMAGE DENTAL in Las Vegas is seeking a qualified Dental Assistant to support our dentists and maintain efficient clinical operations. Working closely with a small team, you will prep patients, manage sterilization, assist with radiography, and keep accurate records.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of dental assisting experience, CPR certification, proficiency in radiography and infection control, and strong patient care and teamwork skills. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of dental assisting experience.
• CPR certification.
• Proficient in dental radiography and infection control.
• Strong patient care and sterilization knowledge.
• Teamwork and communication essential.
• Attention to detail and coachability.
• Spanish-speaking a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures.
• Prepare patients and ensure comfort.
• Perform sterilization and infection control protocols.
• Take dental impressions as required.
• Maintain patient records using Open Dental Software.
• Manage dental inventory and supplies.
• Assist with dental radiography procedures.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

CPR certification

Radiography

Infection control

Patient care

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Coachable

Spanish language

Tools

Open Dental Software

Job description

Job Description

A Dental Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting dentists and ensuring smooth clinical operations. Working within a small team of 1-3 assistants, this role involves daily patient interactions and collaboration with both the Dentist and Office Manager. The assistant helps prepare patients, manages sterilization and infection control, assists with radiography, and maintains accurate records using Open Dental Software.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures
• Prepare patients for treatments and ensure their comfort
• Perform sterilization and infection control protocols
• Take dental impressions as required
• Maintain accurate patient records using Open Dental Software
• Manage dental inventory and supplies
• Assist with dental radiography procedures
• Schedule patient appointments efficiently
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in dental assisting
• CPR certification
• Proficient in dental radiography and infection control practices
• Strong patient care skills and knowledge of sterilization techniques
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Attention to detail
• Coachable
• Spanish speaking skills are a plus

Benefits

• 401k
• Production bonus
• Collection bonus
• Year-end bonus/profit-sharing
• Bereavement Leave
• PTO
• Holiday pay
• Insurance/Health Savings Plan

Company Description

A modern, patient-centered dental practice is preparing to open in Las Vegas, and we are seeking an exceptional clinical assistant to help build our back-office operations.

This is a unique opportunity for a clinical assistant who thrives in private practice environment, values organization and accountability, and is excited to be part of a growing practice with a strong vision for excellence, culture, and patient experience.

We are an existing family dental practice that has been serving the Las Vegas Community for over 25 years, and we are now looking to expand. Our new office is being designed to deliver an elevated dental experience with a focus on exceptional patient care management, efficiency, and long-term patient relationships. We are building a team that is professional, motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to creating a positive and productive work environment.