Registered Dental Hygienist

Registered Dental Hygienist Well Beyond Dental Reno, NV Job Details Full-time $23 - $35 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications CPR Certification ICD coding Medical office experience BLS Certification High school diploma or GED Bachelor's degree EMR systems

Certified Dental Assistant Full Job Description Job Title:

Dental Assistant Department:

Clinical Reports to:

Clinical Lead, Practice Manager, Dentist Summary:

Growing dental practice looking to add a dental assistant to fun and exciting team atmosphere. Our practice focuses on whole body health by identifying and educating on the root cause of dental issues. The applicant will be trained to be a certified assistant and should have an interest in treating TMD and sleep apnea. Well Beyond Dental's Core Values (candidates must exemplify these qualities to be hired)

• We are Compassionate
• We are Enthusiastic
• We Go Well Beyond
• We believe in Teamwork
• We are

Growth-Oriented Dental Assistant Job Responsibilities:

• Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials.
• Performs procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act.
• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Readies patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
• Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
• Assembles instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area, positioning instruments for dentist's access, suctioning, and passing instruments.
• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
• Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies and pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
• Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations and cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Practice details We are open Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm. We have 3 full time hygienists, 3 assistants, 2 doctors and 3 front office personnel. Benefits including medical and vision are provided the first of the month after 60 days employment. Dental Assistant Qualifications /

Skills:

• Dental health maintenance
• Use of dental technology
• Infection control
• Patient services
• Creating a safe, effective environment
• Listening
• Teamwork
• Bedside manner
• Health promotion and maintenance
• Use of medical technologies
• Performing diagnostic procedures

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1+ years in a dental office
• Experience with Dentrix (electronic medical records), medical terminology a plus Interested applicants can send resume and cover letter to or by calling 775-786-3472.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

BLS Certification (Preferred) Certified Dental Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person