Specialty Dental Assistants -Perio, Endo, Oral Surgery- Reno Nevada
Description
Absolute Dental is seeking two FULL-TIME Specialty Dental Assistants to support our Periodontics (Perio), Endodontics (Endo), and Oral Surgery (OS) lines of business in Northern Nevada. This position will primarily support the Perio department; however, team members will float to other specialty departments and/or GP clinics when Perio is not in clinic.
This role requires experienced, flexible dental assistants who are comfortable working in multiple clinical environments and traveling between locations as needed.
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Provide chairside assistance for Perio, Endo, and Oral Surgery procedures
• Prepare and break down operatories and specialty surgical setups
• Maintain sterilization, infection control, and OSHA compliance standards
• Assist providers with patient care before, during, and after procedures
• Ensure accurate charting and clinical documentation
• Support clinic flow and enhance patient experience
• Float to OS or GP clinics when Perio is not scheduled
• Travel between Northern Nevada locations as assigned
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Required Qualifications
• Minimum 1–2 years of dental assisting experience
• Specialty experience (Perio, OS, and/or Endo) strongly preferred
• Active Nevada Dental Assistant credentials (as required by state guidelines Preferred)
• X-ray certification (if applicable)
• Ability to adapt to different providers, schedules, and clinic environments
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
• Willingness and ability to travel for work
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Preferred Qualifications
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Multi-specialty dental experience
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Schedule
• Specialty-based schedule (Perio clinics may be limited to specific days per month)
• Assigned to other specialty or GP clinics when Perio is not in session
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Compensation
• Competitive pay based on experience $21-$28 HR