Dental Assistant in Training

PDS Health; Reno (NV); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Continuing Education (CE Units)

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Paid time to volunteer in your local社区

Résumé du poste

Lemmon Valley Dental Group is seeking a dental assistant to join our team in Reno, NV. You will learn basic assisting skills under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist and contribute to a positive patient experience.

No prior dental experience is required, but customer service experience is preferred. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• No prior dental experience required.
• Customer services experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Learn and perform basic dental assisting functions under supervision of licensed dentist.
• Actively participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by keeping patients focused on optimal treatment while addressing needs and concerns.
• Learn how to complete infection control procedures for sterilization and operatory cleaning and disinfection to ensure safety.
• Complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures after radiation safety requirements are met.
• Prepare for patient care procedures and provide basic chairside support, then hand off to front desk for follow-up visit.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care as directed by the dentist.
• Record patient charting and treatment notes in the digital system as directed.
• Support patient care by presenting treatment records, consents and health history to the dentist before treatment.
• Maintain compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations (OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies).

Connaissances

Customer service

Description du poste

Now is the time to join Lemmon Valley Dental Group. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience,

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform basic dental assisting functions in accordance with the applicable state’s Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties under the direct supervision of the licensed dentist
• Actively participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by learning how to keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns
• Learn how to effectively complete proper infection control procedures for both the sterilization and operatory cleaning and disinfection processes to ensure the safety of both patients and team members
• Complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures at the direction of the dentist only after the DAT has completed all state requirements regarding radiation safety
• Learn how to prepare for patient care procedures and execute through the process efficiently from preparing the patient, proper procedure tray preparation, providing basic supportive chairside support and ensuring the patient is handed off to the front desk for follow up visit appointment
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care as directed by the dentist
• Record patient charting and treatment notes in the digital patient chart as directed by the dentist
• Support patient care by presenting treatment record, consents and health history to the dentist prior to patient treatment
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices)

Qualifications

• No prior dental experience is required
• Customer services experience is preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Continuing Education (CE Units)
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Child care assistance
• 401K
• Paid time to volunteer in your local community
• Shift premium pay for eligible roles who work weekends

Compensation Information

$19.00-$26.50 / Hourly

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.