Pediatric Dental Assistant - X-Rays, Prophylaxis & Patient Education

Choice-Healthcare-Services; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing focus

Growth opportunities

Leadership support

Team events

Benefits package

Job summary

CHOICE Healthcare Services is seeking a Dental Assistant in Nevada to support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials. You will pass instruments, take x-rays, and assist in prophylaxis cleaning while ensuring adherence to Nevada dental standards.

The role requires certification from a dental college or equivalent experience, with preferred Spanish bilingual Skills. Pay is hourly, and a comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Certification from a dental college OR 3–6 months related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• Required certificates include X-Ray Nevada certification, BLS certification, and 4-hour Infection Control certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists the doctor in procedures
• Takes x-rays
• Takes IO's
• 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

Dental assisting

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Dental assisting certification

Job description

CHOICE Healthcare Services is seeking a Dental Assistant in Nevada to support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials. You will pass instruments, take x-rays, and assist in prophylaxis cleaning while ensuring adherence to Nevada dental standards.

The role requires certification from a dental college or equivalent experience, with preferred Spanish bilingual Skills. Pay is hourly, and a comprehensive benefits package is provided.