Dental Assistant 2, Clinical Services, School of Dental Medicine [R0152898]

About the role

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Dental Assistant 2, Clinical Services, School of Dental Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Dental Assistant to support the day-to-day operation of the School of Dental Medicine Clinical Dental Teams.
• Assist student doctors and faculty dentists in diagnostic, preventive, restorative, periodontal, endodontic, oral surgery, and prosthodontic procedures, applying sterile technique and infection control.
• Perform advanced-level chairside functions including exposing radiographs, retracting tissue, suctioning debris, placing/removing rubber dams, removing sutures and excess cement, administering topical anesthetics (non-aerosol), and taking impressions.
• Avoid advanced-level chairside functions as directed by faculty dentist.
• Maintain accurate patient records using dental software, applying working knowledge of insurance processes and medical terminology.
• Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff while adapting to various clinic operations and special projects as assigned.
• Manage dental supply inventory, restocking and disposing of sharps/hazardous materials per State, Federal, and OSHA guidelines.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of experience in a dental practice using four-handed techniques in a wide range of procedures, collecting and recording patient’s medical information, exposing, processing, mounting and labeling radiographs, and applying dental sterile techniques and infectious control and exposure procedures.
• Successful completion of a recognized one-year dental assistant training program, and one year of experience working with the public collecting and recording information and/or explaining and clarifying basic information.
• One year of experience as a Dental Assistant I in Nevada State service.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Diversity and Campus Values.

Skills

• Four-handed dentistry assisting techniques.
• Advanced-level chairside functions.
• Exposure to various dental procedures.
• Knowledge of dental software and insurance processes.
• Ability to manage dental supply inventory and hazardous materials.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package including: Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays; Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision; Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs; No state income tax; Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools; Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents; Employee recognition and appreciation programs; Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost; Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles; Comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard; Support and resources available for veteran applicants; For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply.

Pay

Grade 25 Step 1, salary $44,766.72 (CBA, E, F).

Schedule

Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm at the Shadow Lane Campus.