Join Our Team as a Lead Dental Assistant at Absolute Dental!!
Absolute Dental, the largest network of general and specialty dental practices in Nevada, is expanding and seeking energetic Lead Dental Assistants to join our teams in Las Vegas and the Reno/Lake Tahoe area.
Positions Available: We are hiring Lead General and Pediatric Assistants for both full-time and part-time roles. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills and advance your career while supporting our productive clinicians.
Role Overview: As a Lead Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in making our dental office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You will provide excellent customer service and assist with administrative and basic dental tasks, allowing our dentists to focus on patient care. We seek well-organized individuals with great attention to detail who can follow instructions and adhere to dental office regulations. Your goal will be to ensure smooth office procedures and provide direct or indirect patient care.
Responsibilities:
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Welcome patients to the dental office
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Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort
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Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed for procedures
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Sterilize instruments according to regulations
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Assist dentists with 4-handed dentistry
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Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
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Manage supplies and oversee dental assistant staff
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Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills and Qualifications:
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Proven experience as a Lead Dental Assistant
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Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
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Understanding of health and safety regulations
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Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks, such as coronal polishing, is a plus
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Good computer skills
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Attention to detail and reliability
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High school diploma; graduation from a dental assistant school is preferred
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Join us at Absolute Dental and become part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing top-notch dental care. Apply today to take the next step in your dental assisting career!