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• Takes patient’s medical history and prepares patients for examination
• Arranges equipment, instruments, etc. required for the patient’s proposed treatment plan for that visit
• Assist dentists using four-handed dental assisting techniques in operative, endodontic, oralsurgery, orthodontic, pedodontic, 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 material
• Provides patient oral health education and oral hygiene education
• Adheres to all OSHA, state and NVHC lab manual policy and procedures requirements
• Shoots simple X-Rays
• Monitors for expired drugs as per policy
• Disinfect and clean treatment rooms and contaminated trays
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements of the position: 

• High school diploma, GED equivalent
• Certification or completion of a recognized one-year dental assisting program or one-year clinical work experience 
• Current BLS or CPR certification

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Skill in operating computer databases
• Ability to read, write, and calculate mathematical figures
• Knowledge of the essential functions, practices and procedures of a dental clinic/office
• Knowledge of ADA and ICD-9-CM coding
• Knowledge of lab procedures and documentation
• Ability to assist the dentist using four-handed dental assisting techniques
• Ability to apply sterile techniques and infectious control and exposure procedures
• Ability to maintain a Drivers License, and to perform transportation or courier duties; as needed
• Ability to travel distances for multiple days; when applicable

About our company:

Established in 1977, Nevada Health Centers is the largest provider of primary care for the uninsured, underinsured, and geographically isolated, with 17 health centers, three mobile health programs, and seven Women, Infants, and Children offices. 

Our mission: To provide access to quality healthcare services throughout Nevada. 

Our vision: To create an integrated, provider-led healthcare system that supports the delivery of safe, effective, quality-based primary care to all Nevadans.

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 or any other category protected by law.

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.