DENTAL ASSISTANT (1 YEAR EXP. REQUIRED) 4 DAYS MON-THUR - (BILINGUAL) ENGLISH/SPANISH PREFERRED - Henderson Family Dental - Henderson, NV

Our private family dental office is looking for a positive and skilled Dental Assistant to join our friendly and enthusiastic team. Office hours include no evenings or weekends. We work Monday through Thursday. This is a Full-Time position. Individual must be friendly, have great problem-solving skills and communicate effectively with other people. Office Hours: Monday 7:30AM – Close Tuesday 7:30AM- Close Wednesday 7:30AM – Close Thursday 6:30AM-Close Pay: $18 and up depending on experience · Hourly Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provides customer service support to patients by escorting them to and from the treatment room and prepping them for care. Removes all instruments and tools from treatment room after use and processes them for sterilization. Assists in preparing trays and setting up for all procedures. Cleans and sets up treatment rooms for scheduled procedures. Prepares, Decontaminates, and disinfects instruments, tray set up and instrument sterilization. Records treatment information on patient charts. Chairside assists Dental Assistant and/or Hygienists when needed to ensure patients receive the best care. Manages general house cleaning tasks. Break down and set up operatories. Assist in New Patient process as needed. Maintains plaster trap and lab counter areas. Help maintain office and clinic cleanliness. Maintains OSHA, Aseptic Technique, HIPAA according to compliance and company protocols. Performs routine maintenance of dental equipment including but not limited to: autoclave, statim, compressor, vacuum, amalgam separator, ultrasonic cleaner, etc. Performs daily and weekly waterline maintenance. Laundry service as needed. Weekly spore testing submission and recording per company policy and procedure. Submission of broken instruments and handpieces for repair. Maintain MSDS binder. Familiarity with each doctor’s tray set up preferences. Document and maintain accurate sterilization records. Able to lift up to 50 lbs. Collect, store and ensure proper disposal of biohazards and sharps waste. Be knowledgeable of spill containment and clean up. Competencies Proficiency in x-rays, Pano, and patient charting Attention to Detail Physical demands: stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling, and constant/repetitive standing. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $18.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Work Location: In person

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