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Dental Assistant

Desert View Dental
Pahrump, NV
Not specified
Dental AssistantFull Time

Job Description

Are you a detail-oriented, cheerful, and upbeat Dental Assistant looking for a great new opportunity? Our fun, fast-paced, and rapidly expanding dental office is looking for a temporary/part-time team member to jump right in—with immediate potential to transition into a permanent, full-time role as we grow! If you are a multitasking superstar who loves to learn, brings a positive attitude every day, and wants a position where you can test the waters and grow, we want to hear from you.

Why Work With Us?

  • Path to Full-Time: Start on a temporary basis to ensure we are a perfect match, with a direct track to full-time hours.
  • Room to Grow: We are expanding quickly, offering excellent long-term opportunities for career advancement.
  • Great Work Culture: Work in a fun, energetic, and supportive environment.
  • Work-Life Balance: Predictable schedule within our standard Monday through Friday hours (8am - 5pm), with weekends off.
  • Competitive Pay: Generous compensation package, negotiable based on your experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Clinical Support: Assist the dentist during a variety of dental procedures.
  • Prep & Sterilization: Set up and prepare dental instruments, equipment, and treatment rooms efficiently.
  • Imaging: Take high-quality dental x-rays safely and accurately.
  • Patient Care: Provide exceptional patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care.
  • Admin & Charting: Perform precise dental charting, documentation, and treatment planning using Open Dental software.

Qualifications:

  • Experience Required: Prior Dental Assisting experience is required.
  • References: Professional references must be provided with your resume.
  • Technical Skills: Experience with Open Dental software is highly preferred.
  • Soft Skills: Cheerful, upbeat personality with excellent multitasking and detail-oriented skills.
  • Mindset: A strong willingness to learn, adapt, and grow with our expanding practice.

Work Location: In person at our clinic in Pahrump, NV.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • On-the-job training

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits

Diagnostic imaging equipment • Direct patient care • Dental office • Dental assisting • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Treatment plan documentation • Image acquisition for patient care • In-person customer service • Patient management software • Full-time • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • High school diploma or GED • No weekends • Preparing medical treatment area • 401(k) • One-on-one patient counseling • Attention to detail • On-the-job training • Perioperative Care • Dental equipment • Dental treatment planning • Operating medical imaging equipment • Monday to Friday • 401(k) matching • In-person • Employee discount • Patient charting • Patient treatment • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Oral hygiene assistance • Opportunities for advancement • Open Dental • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling

Job Details

Job Type
Full Time
Salary
Not specified
Specialty
Dental Assistant
Posted
November 6, 2026
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