Dental Assistant 2 - UNLV, School of Dental Medicine [19331]
Location: Las Vegas Nevada
Description: University of Nevada Las Vegas is hiring Dental Assistant 2 - UNLV, School of Dental Medicine [19331] right now, this job will be placed in Nevada. Further informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. JOB DESCRIPTION
The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Dental Medicine is seeking a Dental Assistant 2. This
! position will provide assistance to dentists in the general or specialized treatment of patients in both routine and emergency procedures in
the areas of diagnostic, preventive, restorative, periodontal, endodontic, pedodontic, orthodontic, oral surgery, and prosthodontic dental
care. Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, other staff members, and community. Working knowledge
of standard dental charting and documentation processes; exposing intraoral and extraoral dental radiographs; possess complete knowledge of
the anatomy of the mouth, head and face of adults and children; dental radiography processing, mounting and labeling techniques; dental
terminology sufficient to understand dentist's orders; basic theory and practices of dental assisting; four-handed dental assisting
techniques; operation and use of standard dental equipment. Ability to interview and collect data from patients regarding health histor! y,
symptoms and/or complaints; use and dispose of sharps a! nd hazardous materials; apply sterile techniques and infectious control procedures;
use standard dental equipment, instruments and materials appropriately; demonstrate proper oral hygiene care to patients. More advanced
techniques such as impressions and coronal polishing. Knowledge of Eaglesoft dental program a plus. The work schedule is Monday through
Friday, 8AM-5PM. THIS POSITION IS LOCATED ON THE SHADOW LANE CAMPUS. *Per the Nevada State Legislature, classified employees are subject to
mandatory unpaid furlough.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or equivalent education, 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; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and one
year of clinical experience in a dental practice using four-han! ded 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; OR one year of experience as a Dental Assistant I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent
combination of education and experience.
SPECIAL NOTES
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the
Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
1) Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in
this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
Must have experience working in a dental office
collecting and recording data from patients and providing basic oral hygiene instruction.
! 2) All Dental Assistant positions at the
University of Nevada, L! as Vegas (UNLV) are required to pass: 1) a background I investigation; and 2) a sanction check performed through the
National Healthcare Data Bank (NHDB).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on May 21,
2013.
Applicants must apply online through NVAPPS, the State of Nevada on-line application system.
Click on this link to
apply for the position:
https://nvapps.state.nv.us/NEATS/Recruiting/ViewAnnouncement.aep?recruitmentId=19331
EXAMINATION
The exam will consist
of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include extensively detailed information with time frames regarding
education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview.
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