As part of our mobile team you receive additional pay.
Position Summary
The Dental Assistant Lead provides assistance to dentists / hygienists in the general treatment of patients in both routine and emergency procedures in areas of diagnostic, preventive, restorative, periodontal, endodontic, pedodontics, orthodontic, oral surgery, and prosthodontic dental care. The lead also has responsibilities related to staff scheduling, supply management, inventory, compliance, and problem solving.
Nevada Health Centers is an employer of choice and offers comprehensive benefits, including but not limited to :
Competitive compensation, with annual merit increases
- Company sponsored PPO medical plan and buy-up option, vision, and dental plans
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Generous time-off policy, and ten (10) paid holidays plus one (1) float holiday
- Company paid life / AD&D and long-term disability policies
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Escorts patients from the waiting room to the exam room and from the exam room to check outTakes patient's medical history and chief complaints, prepare for examDocuments pertinent patient information on the patient's chartPerforms simple X-RaysArrange equipment, instruments, etc. required for the patient's proposed treatment plan for that visitAssist dentists using four-handed dental assisting techniques in operative, endodontic, oral surgery, orthodontic, pedodontics, prosthodontic and periodontal procedures by performing oral evacuation, fabricating temporary crowns, custom trays, taking impressions, mixing cements, and assisting in the application of light cured materialAssist cementing temporary crowns, removing excess cement, performing coronal polishing, removing sutures, applying temporary restorations, and applying topical fluoride treatments, sealants as directed by the dentistCompletes required lab forms with correct billing informationTranslates for providers as needed if possibleProvides patient oral health education and oral hygiene educationProvides emotional support, compassion and is sympathetic to patient needsTriages phone calls and walk-ins at the clinic where applicable : performing those duties in accordance with policy and proceduresAdheres to all OSHA, state and NVHC lab manual policy and procedures requirementsMonitors for expired drugs as per policyDisinfect and clean treatment rooms and contaminated traysManages supply inventory and orders needed supplies on a regular basis within budgeted expenses.Serves in trouble-shooting and problem-solving role with issues related to equipment repairs, process needs, etc.Provides training for new hires and continued training for employees, acts as subject matter expert for NVHC dental procedures and policiesManages and tracks all required documentation related to sterilization and performs sterilization of dental supplies on a regular basis.Establishes and communicates weekly dental assistant to provide assignments / schedules to assure adequate rotation.Maintains all department compliance certificates and assures appropriate documents are posted as required.Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED EquivalentCertification of completion of a recognized one-year dental assisting program or one-year clinical work experience.Current BLS or CPR certification required.Preferred Qualifications
Fluent in English and Spanish3+ years' experience as a dental assistantExperience in a mobile dental setting a plusKnowledge of the essential functions, practices and procedures of a dental clinic / officeAbility to read, write, and calculate mathematical figuresKnowledge of ADA and ICD-9-CM codingAbility to assist the dentist using four-handed dental assisting techniquesAbility to apply sterile techniques and infectious control and exposure proceduresAbility to travel distances for multiple days; when applicableEqual Opportunity Statement
Nevada Health Centers will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identify and expression or any other category protected by law.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 20 pounds.