Dental Assistant jobs in Carson City, NV

Who WE Are:   

Do you want a career that’s more than just a “job”? Are you looking for a position that offers security and benefits for you and your family? Is it important for you to find a career path that gives back to the community and helps people live healthier lives? At Absolute Dental, we’re not just another dental office. Our goal is to create a culture of caring that our patients can see and feel when they walk through our doors. Our employees are a big part of making that happen. Absolute Dental is the largest group of general and specialty dental practices in the state of Nevada. We are expanding and we are looking for an energetic Dental Assistant!   

Pay $17-$20/hour  With a $500.00 sign on bonus after 90 days! 

In addition to hourly pay, our back office team members also receive weekly bonuses. We are looking for general, pediatric, ortho, perio, OS and hygiene assistants. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your skill set and advance your career.  

Benefits:    

• Medical Health insurance 
• Dental insurance  
• Vision insurance  
• Disability insurance 
• 401(k) 
• Paid time off 
• Referral program 
• Paid training   

What you will do:   

-Welcome patients  

-Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort  

-Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed  

-Sterilize instruments according to regulations  

-Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry  

-Undertake lab tasks as instructed  

-Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions  

-Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked  

Qualifications:   

• Proven experience as dental assistant or willingness to train
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills

• Bilingual a plus
  
  
• Must pass background and drug test 

Job type: Full-time or Part-time    

We have both full time and part time opportunities to assist our productive clinicians. We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.