We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our dynamic dental team at Creech Air Force Base in Indian Springs, NV. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in dental assisting procedures, patient care, and clinic operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality dental services by supporting dentists and ensuring a comfortable experience for our patients. The Dental Assistant will be responsible for providing chairside assistance, managing medical documentation, and maintaining infection control standards within a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.

Location:

Creech Air Force Base 1st Street, Indian Springs, NV 89018.

Schedule:

Monday through Thursday 0700-1630 0700-1130 every Friday not to exceed 40 hrs per week Shifts will normally include an uncompensated 30-minute lunch break, excluding Fridays due to half-day shift. Responsibilities Performs duties in providing assistance in one or more phases of complex/difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or periodontal treatment. Receives and schedules patients for treatment. Obtains and records related medical history of patient. Charts examination and treatment information. Records information on dental treatment record. Sterilizes instruments, materials, and equipment; prepares surgical trays. Maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative condition. Assists dentist at chair side. Performs intra-oral procedures as directed by dentist. Takes preliminary impressions for study models, removes sutures, places and removes rubber dams, perio-packs, matrix bands, and wedges. Relays dentist's instructions to patient for post-treatment care. Instructs patient in proper dental techniques, care of appliances, and causes of dental decay. Operates dental X-ray equipment to take intra and extra oral radiographs. Maintains, cleans, and performs minor repairs on X-ray equipment and materials. Pours and trims models from impressions and constructs custom impression trays. Maintains a variety of recurring reports related to dental activities. Works where assigned, maintains a professional and amiable relationship with fellow employees.

Qualifications:

Must be a US citizen

Degree/Education:

Successful completion of a military Red Cross dental assistant program or a military dental technician or dental assistant school or dental assistant program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA).

Equivalency Determination Request:

The Contractor may request an equivalency determination as a substitute for education requirements on this labor category.

Experience:

at least 1 year of experience within the past 2 years. All training must have included a course in radiation physics; radiation biology; radiation health, safety, and protection; X-ray films and radiographic film quality; radiographic techniques; darkroom and processing techniques; film mounting; and digital radiographic processing techniques. Ability to assist with residency program as needed. Maintain, identify needs and work with logistics to order supplies as needed.

Certifications:

BLS- Certifications must be through American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines. Certified in radiography required.

Work Location:

In person

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person