DENTAL ASSISTANT
Company: Nevada Health Centers
Role summary
DENTAL ASSISTANT is a full-time role at Nevada Health Centers in Elko, Nevada, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-30. Salary: USD 18–20 per year. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- DENTAL ASSISTANT
- Company
- Nevada Health Centers
- Location
- Elko, Nevada, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Salary
- USD 18–20 per year
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-30
You’ll love this opportunity to jump into a hands-on dental career with Nevada Health Centers, where no degree is required to get started. It’s a great way to gain clinical experience across a wide range of procedures while enjoying the security of comprehensive health benefits.
Job description
Position Summary
The Dental Assistant 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.
Nevada Health Centers is an employer of choice and offers comprehensive benefits, including but not limited to:
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
Prepare patients and treatment rooms for examination and treatment
Take patient medical history and chief complaint information
Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization
Observes all infection control policies
Assist dentists using four-handed dental assistant 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 material
Assist cementing temporary crowns, removing excess cement, performing coronal polishing, removing sutures, applying temporary restorations, and applying topical fluoride treatments, sealants as directed by the dentist
Shoots simple x-rays
Complete and maintain patient documentation, files, records and other information
Provides patient oral health education and oral hygiene education; provide emotional support and compassion to patient needs
Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested
Works closely with the providers to receive guidance and instruction for treating patients
Maintain appropriate communication and good interpersonal skills with supervisors, providers, staff and patients to ensure coordinated efforts and provision of high-quality service
Take all necessary precautions to protect center assets and property against loss or waste through negligence or dishonesty
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED Equivalent
Certification of completion of a Dental Assistant program or equivalent experience
BLS/CPR Certification
Preferred Qualifications
1 year experience as a dental assistant in general or pediatric dentistry
English/Spanish fluency
Skill in operating computer databases; EHR/EMR
Ability to read, write, and calculate mathematical figures
Knowledge of essential functions, practices, and procedures in a dental setting
Knowledge of medical examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures
Knowledge of lab procedures and documentation
Ability to assist the provider using four-handed dental assistant technique
Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to understand and respond appropriately, effectively, and sensitively to underserved populations
Knowledge of ADA and ICD-9-CM coding
Equal 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 identity 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.