Dental Assistant - Full-Spectrum Dental Care & Support

Nevada Health Centers; Wells (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sponsored PPO medical plan and

Vision and dental plans

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Generous time-off policy

10 paid holidays + 1 float holiday

Company paid life/AD&D and long-term/

Job summary

Nevada Health Centers in Elko, NV is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists across routine and emergency procedures. The role includes preparing treatment rooms, taking histories, maintaining instruments, and applying infection control practices.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Dental Assistant program, and BLS/CPR certification. This is a full-time clinical position with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of a Dental Assistant program or equivalent experience.
• BLS/CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and treatment rooms for examination and treatment.
• Take patient medical history and chief complaint information.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment, including sterilization.
• Observe infection control policies.
• Assist dentists using four-handed techniques across procedures such as operative, endodontic, oral surgery, orthodontics, pedodontics and prosthodontics.
• Complete patient documentation and provide oral health education to patients.

Skills

Dental assisting

BLS/CPR certified

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dental Assistant program certificate

Job description

Nevada Health Centers in Elko, NV is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists across routine and emergency procedures. The role includes preparing treatment rooms, taking histories, maintaining instruments, and applying infection control practices.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Dental Assistant program, and BLS/CPR certification. This is a full-time clinical position with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.