Dental Assistant III - Dental Faculty Practice Job Listing at College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, NV (Job ID R0143116)

Description

The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. 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 are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at hr.recruitment@csn.edu or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.

Job Description

Based on the volume of applications received this recruitment may close at any time. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Under the general supervision of a Dentist in a clinical setting responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of back-office operations.  Responsible for the smooth flow of patient treatment in the clinic.

• Infection Control/Hazardous Materials Management:

• Manage sterilization of instruments and equipment.

• Perform audits of autoclave periodically. 

• Ensure hazardous materials management (MSDS) documents are up to date.

• Conduct or arrange training programs for back-office staff. 

• Keep records of training for the Exposure Control Officer of CCSN. 

• Keep records of CPR certification for staff.

• Keep records of Heptavax vaccinations.

• Responsible for all aspects of OSHA (Hazardous Materials)  program.

• Reports/Communications:

• Chair and manage morning chart review. 

• Ensure that lab cases are ready for the day.

• Prepares appropriate paperwork for laboratory billing.

• Ensures that all supplies and materials are available for each day's operations.

• Call the patient in the evening after a difficult appointment.

Personnel:

• Develop job descriptions for all staff supervised.

• Interview new staff with Clinical Services Office Manager.

• Make recommendations on the hiring of back-office staff.

• Orient all new staff. 

• Cross-train all back-office staff.

• Handle all personnel issues for the back office. If the issue is not resolved, report situation to Clinical Services Manager.

• Schedule all staff to insure appropriate operation.

• Conduct performance reviews of all staff periodically.

• Insures timesheets are completed each day.

Management:

• Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the back-office operations.

• Work with the front desk to manage the patient flow for both dentists and dental hygienists.  

• Ensure that all treatment plans are entered in computer daily.

• Ensure inventory is completed periodically.

• Ensure that appropriate chart entries are made including insurance coding's for current and future treatment.

• Prepares purchasing documents as necessary to purchase instruments and supplies for clinic.

• Interface with Dental Hygiene Clinical Supervisor and Dental Assisting Program Coordinator to evaluate students and arrange for meaningful experiences on student rotations.

• Develop and maintain back-office procedures manual.

• Coordinate all equipment repairs.

Hours:

This position will work 10 hour shifts, Monday - Thursday. The shifts may vary between 6:00am and 9:00pm based on the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of clinical experience working in a dental practice performing general or specialized treatment of patients in both routine and emergency procedures in areas of diagnostic, preventive, restorative, periodontal, endodontic, pedodontic, orthodontic, oral surgery, and/or prosthodontic dental care; OR successful completion of the Dental Assisting National Board, Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) examination; OR one year of experience as a Dental Assistant II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

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Starting Salary

Classified CBA - Grade 27, Step 1 - $20.51 Hourly ($42,824.88)

Per Nevada Administrative Code (NAC 284.170), salaries for initial appointments for classified positions typically begin at Step 1. The College of Southern Nevada offers a competitive benefits package, including an excellent PERS retirement plan (a defined benefit plan), generous vacation & sick benefits, 11 paid holidays, educational benefits, and a choice between three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent 

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application: 

• Resume - List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

• Cover letter

• Unofficial College Transcripts (optional) - If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the job posting.

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.

For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.  

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

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.  

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.  

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.