Unlv
DentalAssistant1,SchoolofDentalMedicine
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“Dental Assistant 1, School of Dental Medicine at Unlv. Skills: dental assistance, patient information management, appointment scheduling, payment processing, instrument sterilization, infection control. checks in patients for their dental appointment. collects and inputs patient information into the electronic patient record”
Industry & Context.
pre-employment screening for controlled substances, background check, sanction check performed through the National Healthcare Data Bank (NHDB), criminal background check
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of general work and/or volunteer experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances., All Dental Assistant positions at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) are required to pass: 1) a background and 2) a sanction check performed through the National Healthcare Data Bank (NHDB).
Nice to Have
Bilingual, Spanish speaking
What You'll Do.
checks in patients for their dental appointment
collects and inputs patient information into the electronic patient record
confirms and when necessary cancels dental appointments for patients
Confirms patient eligibility for dental treatment
Processes patient cash
check or credit card payment
Assist students in reviewing patients dental record for completion of treatment and resolution of financial obligations
In collaboration with attending dental student confirms co-payments and ensures the patient is aware of the proper amount to collect
Ensures all dental cassettes and instruments are processed through sterilization
Ensures all dental cassettes are complete and in good condition for next use
Ensures all kits are wrapped and labeled with type of cassette
sterilizer number and the date the cassette was sterilized
Ensures all handpieces are maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions
Ensures all cassettes are properly sterilized and stored according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration Sterilization guidelines
Uses proper infection control procedures while transporting instruments to sterilization
Dispense dental materials and instruments to dental students using the dental tracking system
provide dental assistance to dental students and faculty within the School of Dental Medicine clinical programs
Assist in all areas of dental treatment including diagnostics
restorative dentistry
Ability to provide basic dental assistance in areas of dental treatment including diagnostics
preventive and restorative dentistry
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
In collaboration with attending dental student confirms co-payments and ensures the patient is aware of the proper amount to collect; provide dental assistance to dental students and faculty within the School of Dental Medicine clinical programs
Full Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) appreciates your interest in employment. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application: * **Once you start the application process you cannot save your work.** Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. * Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments. * Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). **Job Description** The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for **Dental Assistant 1, School of Dental Medicine [R0151767]** **ROLE of the POSITION** This position is an entry level position and individuals selected for this position will acquire the skills and experience needed to perform the various duties through on the job training when needed. This position performs various duties based on the clinical area they are hired to work in. This position checks in patients for their dental appointment, collects and inputs patient information into the electronic patient record. Schedules, confirms and when necessary cancels dental appointments for patients. Confirms patient eligibility for dental treatment. Processes patient cash, check or credit card payment. Assist students in reviewing patients dental record for completion of treatment and resolution of financial obligations. In collaboration with attending dental student confirms co-payments and ensures the patient is aware of the proper amount to collect. Ensures all dental cassettes and instruments are processed through sterilization. Ensures all dental cassettes are complete and in good condit
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