Part-Time Dental & Orthodontic Assistant (X-Ray)

Choice-Healthcare-Services; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing

Work-life balance

Professional growth

Leadership support

Team events

Benefits package

Job summary

CHOICE Healthcare Services in Nevada is seeking a part-time Dental/Orthodontic Assistant to support orthodontic care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments and materials, passing instruments, and assisting in procedures in compliance with Nevada standards.

The role includes taking X-rays and IOs, patient instruction on oral hygiene, charting, sterilizing instruments, and preparing rooms for treatment. Certification in Nevada X-ray, BLS, and infection control are required.

Qualifications

• Certification from a dental college or 3–6 months related experience and/or training.
• X-ray Nevada certification or affidavit requirement.
• BLS certification required.
• 4-hour Infection Control certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the doctor in procedures.
• Takes x-rays.
• Takes IO's (intraoral exams).
• Assist in prophylaxis cleaning of teeth.
• Instructs patients on oral hygiene.
• Charts cavities and teeth with doctor.
• Sterilizes instruments.
• Sets up/breakdown and prepares rooms for treatment/hygiene.
• Charting of patient’s treatment and treatment plan with doctor.

Skills

Patient care

Infection control

Education

Certification from dental college OR 3–6 months related experience

Job description

CHOICE Healthcare Services in Nevada is seeking a part-time Dental/Orthodontic Assistant to support orthodontic care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments and materials, passing instruments, and assisting in procedures in compliance with Nevada standards.

The role includes taking X-rays and IOs, patient instruction on oral hygiene, charting, sterilizing instruments, and preparing rooms for treatment. Certification in Nevada X-ray, BLS, and infection control are required.