Dental Assistant
About the role
This isn't just a "job"—it's a long-term career opportunity! If you are looking to establish yourself in a stable, rewarding profession, we are ready to invest heavily in your training, growth, and professional development. Prior experience is a plus, but we are fully willing to train the right high-energy candidate who has a heart for working with kids!
Responsibilities
- Train to provide high-quality chairside assistance to our pediatric dentists during specialized clinical procedures.
- Help patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for, using kid-friendly language to ease dental anxieties.
- Learn to prepare, sterilize, and turn over treatment rooms efficiently while maintaining absolute safety and compliance standards.
- Actively collaborate with your teammates, support clinical flow, and help maintain a fun, high-energy office environment.
Requirements
- Ideally, 1+ year of clinical dental assisting experience is preferred (but we are completely willing to train the right star who brings a phenomenal work ethic and a desire to learn a new profession!)
- Top-notch communication skills with a friendly, upbeat, and patient-focused personality.
- A positive attitude, a big heart, an eagerness to build a career, and a drive to make kids feel safe, happy, and cavity-free.
- This is a safety-sensitive role; successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is part of the process. We strictly follow all CDC, OSHA, and ADA health and safety guidelines to keep everyone protected.
Qualifications
- Competitive Pay: Starting at $18.25 per hour (with pay that grows with you!)
- Career Growth: Defined pathways to level up your skills, earn certifications, and advance your dental career!
- Time to Recharge: Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) + 6 Paid Holidays
- Comprehensive Health: Medical Insurance (choose from 5 distinct plans), Dental, and Vision coverage
- Retail Planning: 401(k) with a Company Match to invest in your future
- Financial Peace of Mind: Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Support for You & Yours: Access to our Team Member Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Recognition & Rewards: Dedicated programs to celebrate your wins, both big and small
- Exclusive Discounts: Team member discounts on dental services and cell phone plans
Benefits
- Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) + 6 Paid Holidays
- Medical Insurance (choose from 5 distinct plans), Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) with a Company Match to invest in your future
- Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Access to our Team Member Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Pay
Starting at $18.25 per hour (Carson City Pediatric Dentistry)
Schedule
Full-Time
Company Information
Carson City Pediatric Dentistry is a proud affiliate of Bluetree Dental, an organization dedicated to changing lives and dentistry. With partners across multiple states, Bluetree focuses on pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and general dentistry.
Bluetree Dental Core Values
- Caring: Prioritize the needs of patients, team members, and practices.
- Creative: Foster innovation and explore better ways to enhance dental care.
- Credible: Build trust through experience, education, authenticity, and unwavering commitment.
- Commitment: Stay dedicated to our values, mission, and vision.
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, marital or veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other status protected by law.