Part - Time Dental Assistant II - FY 2026

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Job Description

This temporary Dental Assistants provide assistance to dentists in the general or specialized 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.

Position Summary

Assists in the provision of high-quality care within the scope of service consistent with accepted standards of care for dental assistants;

Prepares each operatory and patient for treatment;

Takes and prepares radiographs using conventional or digital technology;

Provides active chairside assistance to the Dentist and anticipates the provider's needs;

At the conclusion of patient care, assists the patient, clears the work site and prepares for the next patient;

Monitors the flow of laboratory cases;

Monitors and records sterilization cycles;

Maintain and inventories supplies:

Helps to manage the patient flow in clinic;

Follows proper infection control protocols for the practice; and

Participates in the ongoing evaluation of Dental Program Operations to assure the delivery of high-quality services that support the financial sustainability of the program.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent

Dental Assisting School Graduate OR 1-year minimum experience.

Salary Information

$18.90 Hourly

Please Note: Temporary hire 2-19.5 hour/week.

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

48.8%

Required Attachment(s)

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

Resume

Cover letter

Copy of Academic Schedule

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Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

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.