Dental Assistant

Choice Healthcare Services·Sparks, Nevada

Part Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 25 days ago

Dental Assistant

About the role

The Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, and instruments while assisting the doctor during procedures. Responsibilities also include taking X-rays, performing prophylaxis cleaning, and maintaining accurate patient charts.

Overview Dental Assistant - Part Time Summary

The Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the Nevada dental standards. This is a part time position to work 3 days a week. At CHOICE Healthcare Services, our mission is to provide everyone access to the healthcare they need. CHOICE is the largest provider of pediatric dental care in the Southwest United States, and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality care to children in our communities.

What we provide to you as a

CHOICE teammate: Care for your wellbeing and work-life balance Professional and personal growth Experienced leadership support Fun and supportive team dynamic with events and celebrations Comprehensive benefit package

Responsibilities: Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Assists the doctor in procedures Takes x-rays Takes IO's Assist in Prophylaxis cleaning of teeth Instructs patients on oral hygiene Charts cavities and teeth with doctor Sterilizes instruments Sets up/breakdown and prepares rooms for treatment/hygiene Charting of patient's treatment and treatment plan with doctor

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: Certification from a dental college OR three to six months related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred Required Certificates or Licenses: X-Ray Nevada certification or affidavit BLS certification 4-hour Infection Control certification

Requirements

Candidates must hold a dental college certification or possess three to six months of related experience. Required credentials include Nevada X-Ray certification, BLS certification, and a 4-hour Infection Control certification.

professional certificate
Charting
Infection control
Instrument sterilization
Patient preparation
Dental assisting
X-ray imaging
Oral hygiene instruction
Prophylaxis cleaning

Benefits

Professional growth
Leadership support
Work-life balance
Personal growth
Comprehensive benefit package
Wellbeing support

Posting details

Employment type: Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Locations: Sparks, Nevada; Fernley, Nevada
Posted: Aug 17, 2026
Closes: Aug 17, 2027
Application: Employer website

Nevada dental assistants are in steady demand

Dental assistant roles in Nevada are commonly tied to busy general and specialty practices, where employers often prefer candidates with accredited training, radiography and CPR certification, and prior dental office experience. Competition can be stronger for openings that include health, dental, life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k), so matching those core credentials matters. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certifications and tailor your application to the office setting.

Dental Assistant

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