Specialty Dental Assistants -Perio, Endo, Oral Surgery- Reno Nevada
Description
Absolute Dental – Specialty Dental Assistant (Full-Time) – Northern Nevada
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.
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
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)
- 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
Medical Assistants Welcome
Candidates with medical assistant backgrounds are encouraged to apply, even if they do not have prior dental experience. We provide full training to bring you up to speed with dental procedures, chairside assistance, and specialty workflows. Your clinical experience and patient care skills will qualify you for this role and help you succeed in our fast-paced dental environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Multi-specialty dental experience
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
Compensation
- Competitive pay based on experience: $21–$28/hr