Dental Assistant – Full-Time Nellis, Las Vegas

Nevada Dental Benefits Ltd.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Dental Benefits Ltd. seeks a Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our Nellis, Las Vegas clinic. The role includes chairside assisting, radiographs, sterilization, and supporting a busy general dentistry team.

Join a patient-focused practice that emphasizes quality care, efficiency, and adherence to HIPAA and safety standards. Nevada Dental Benefits is committed to five-star patient experiences in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a general dentistry setting preferred.
• Strong chairside skills and patient interaction.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside dental assisting during general dentistry procedures.
• Perform four-handed dentistry and support the dentist during examinations and treatment.
• Prepare operatories, instruments, equipment and materials.
• Take dental X-rays and radiographs as permitted by state law.
• Maintain infection-control standards and sterilize instruments.
• Assist with restorative, surgical and emergency procedures.
• Document clinical information in the practice management system.
• Support efficient patient flow and daily office operations.
• Provide excellent patient service and care.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and safety requirements.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Dental radiographs

Infection control

HIPAA compliance

Patient care

Teamwork

CPR/BLS

Tools

Denticon

Job description

Dental Assistant – Full-Time | Nellis, Las Vegas

Position Summary

Nevada Dental Benefits is seeking a Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our general dentistry team at our Nellis dental center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

This position is ideal for an experienced Dental Assistant who enjoys chairside assisting, patient care, dental radiographs, sterilization, infection control, and supporting an efficient clinical team in a busy dental office.

The Dental Assistant will work closely with general dentists, dental hygienists, and other members of the practice team to provide high-quality patient care and a five-star patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide chairside dental assisting during general dentistry procedures.
• Perform four-handed dentistry and support the dentist during examinations and treatment.
• Prepare dental operatories, instruments, equipment, and materials.
• Take dental X-rays and radiographs as permitted by Nevada law.
• Clean, disinfect, and turn over treatment rooms between patients.
• Sterilize dental instruments and maintain infection-control standards.
• Assist with restorative, surgical, emergency, and other general dental procedures.
• Document clinical information in the dental practice management system.
• Support efficient patient flow and daily dental office operations.
• Provide excellent customer service and patient care.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, infection-control, and safety requirements.
• Assist with other clinical and operational responsibilities as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous dental assistant or chairside dental assisting experience preferred.
• Experience in a general dentistry or high-volume dental office preferred.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, dental instruments, and common dental procedures.
• Experience taking dental radiographs/X-rays preferred.
• Knowledge of sterilization and infection-control procedures.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience with Denticon or another dental practice management system is a plus.
• Strong patient service and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced dental clinic.
• Dependable, organized, and team-oriented.