Pediatric Dental Assistant — Growth, Team & Impact

Choice Healthcare Services; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing benefits

Growth opportunities

Leadership support

Team events

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

CHOICE Healthcare Services in Henderson, NV is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, assisting the doctor, taking x-rays, and instructing patients on oral hygiene.

The ideal candidate may have certification from a dental college or 3–6 months related experience; bilingual Spanish preferred. Nevada X-ray certification or affidavit, BLS, and a 4-hour Infection Control certification are required.

Qualifications

• Certification from a dental college OR 3–6 months related experience or training.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the doctor in procedures.
• Takes x-rays.
• Takes IO's.
• Assists 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.
• Charts treatment plans with doctor.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Dental assistant certification

Job description

CHOICE Healthcare Services in Henderson, NV is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, assisting the doctor, taking x-rays, and instructing patients on oral hygiene.

The ideal candidate may have certification from a dental college or 3–6 months related experience; bilingual Spanish preferred. Nevada X-ray certification or affidavit, BLS, and a 4-hour Infection Control certification are required.