Dental Assistant

About the Role

Based in the heart of South Meadows in Reno, our office is committed to excellence and providing children with the highest quality of care in a warm, nurturing environment. Our number one goal is to ensure that both you and your child are comfortable during each visit. Using state-of-the-art equipment and highly skilled caregivers, we focus on preventive dentistry and dental maintenance for children, young adults, and children with special needs. We teach children the proper way to care for their teeth and show them that going to the dentist can be safe, rewarding, and fun!

Responsibilities

• Pediatric Chairside Assisting: Learn to provide efficient four-handed chairside assistance to our pediatric dentists during clinical and preventive procedures.
• Patient Comfort & Anxiety Relief: Greet children and parents with high energy, using kid-friendly techniques to ease anxieties, put children at ease, and make visits fun.
• Clinic Operations & Sterilization: Prepare, sterilize, and turn over treatment rooms while strictly following CDC, OSHA, and ADA infection control protocols.
• Team Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with clinical and front office teams to maintain a smooth, cheerful daily patient flow.

Qualifications

• Experience: No prior dental assisting experience required! Customer service experience, retail background, or 1 year of dental assisting experience are all welcome—we will provide full clinical training!
• Communication Skills: Warm, enthusiastic, and patient-focused communication skills with a natural ability to connect with kids and families.
• Mindset: A strong work ethic, a collaborative team-first attitude, a love for learning, and a passion for helping children.
• Safety & Compliance: This position is safety-sensitive; successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required.

Pay

$17.00 per hour

Schedule

Shift hours: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

Benefits

• Competitive Wage: $17.00 per hour flat rate.
• Time to Recharge: Paid Time Off (PTO) + 6 Paid Holidays each year.
• Healthcare Package: Comprehensive Medical (choose from 5 tailored plans), Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Financial Protection: 401(k) with Company Match, plus practice-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Family Support: Free Team Member Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your household.
• Recognition & Perks: Dedicated Team Member Service & Achievement Recognition Programs, team dental service discounts, and corporate cell phone plan savings.
• Career Growth: Ongoing opportunities for professional development, training, and internal advancement across our practice network!

This is a safety-sensitive role and requires passing a drug screen. We follow CDC, OSHA, and ADA guidelines to ensure a safe environment.