Dental Assistant
- Company: The Dentists’ Office
- Location: Fernley, NV
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour (DOE)
Start Your Dental Career Journey Here: Whether you are a seasoned chairside assistant or a recent dental assisting school graduate looking for the perfect launchpad, our practice is ready to invest in your development, training, and long-term career growth!
Why Choose The Dentists' Office Family?
At The Dentists’ Office, we believe that when our team members feel supported, valued, and empowered, our patients feel it too! We have proudly served the Fallon and Fernley communities for years, establishing our practice as one of the finest, most trusted dental networks in Northern Nevada.
What makes our Fernley practice uniquely rewarding for a Dental Assistant is our robust, multi-specialty clinical ecosystem. By joining our tight-knit squad, you will get to work hand-in-hand with an elite, highly credentialed panel of diverse providers:
- Advanced Restorative & General Care: Led by Dr. Eric Homze (UNMC graduate with advanced oral surgery training from USC), Dr. Brad Munninger (CU School of Dentistry graduate with advanced periodontal medicine training from Louisville and specialized ClearCorrect™ certification), and Dr. Jared Walker (Midwestern University graduate dedicated to maximum patient comfort and comprehensive family mechanics).
- Board-Certified Pediatrics: Supported by Dr. David Faltys, an ABO-certified pediatric diplomate and former Chief Resident from New York, who specializes in making complex children's procedures feel effortless, positive, and fun.
- Specialized Orthodontics: Guided by Dr. Daniel Walton (UCSF Regent Scholar and Ohio State Master of Orthodontics) and Dr. Jonathan Starley (UNLV and University of the Pacific orthodontics residency graduate), who utilize cutting-edge science and art to build beautifully functional smiles.
Our helpful, technically competent team knows how to work hard while maintaining an upbeat, family-first environment. If you want to expand your clinical capabilities alongside top-tier specialists while enjoying a workplace that treats you like family, your chair is waiting!
What We're Looking For (Qualifications)
- Experience: At least 1 year of clinical dental assisting experience is preferred, but we enthusiastically welcome high-potential recent dental assisting school graduates!
- Mindset: A naturally positive attitude, an eagerness to master new technology, and a collaborative team spirit.
- Communication: Top-notch interpersonal skills with a compassionate heart for easing patient anxieties.
- Safety & Compliance: This is a safety-sensitive clinical role. Successful completion of a routine pre-employment drug screening is required. We strictly exceed all CDC, OSHA, and ADA guidelines to maintain a pristine, protected working environment.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
- Multi-Specialty Chairside Assisting: Provide excellent chairside support to our dentists across general care, pediatric workflows, periodontal surgery, and orthodontic advancements.
- Patient Experience Concierge: Warmly welcome patients, prepare them for treatment, and ensure families feel safe, comfortable, and well-educated throughout their visit.
- Clinic Operations: Prepare, sterilize, and turn over treatment rooms and dental instruments accurately according to strict infection-control protocols.
- Digital Diagnostics: Take high-quality dental radiographs and clinical impressions to assist our doctors with customized treatment planning.
Perks & Benefits That Scale With You
- Consistent Starting Pay: $16.00 -$18.00 per hour with clear advancement and internal promotion pathways.
- Time to Recharge: Accrual-based Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Total Support: Direct access to our specialized Team Member Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family.
- Extra Perks: Fun employee recognition programs, dedicated service rewards, and exclusive staff discounts (on dental services, cell phone plans, and more!).
Ready to Make Fernley Smile Brighter?
If you are ready to take the next step in your dental assisting career with a premier team that makes a difference every day, don't wait.
Apply today to join the clinical family at The Dentists’ Office!
This is a safety-sensitive role and requires passing a drug screen. We follow CDC, OSHA, and ADA guidelines to ensure a safe environment.
The Dentists' Office 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's Mission and Vision:
- Mission: To give people something to smile about, today, and tomorrow.
- Vision: Changing lives, changing dentistry.
Core Values That Guide Us:
- 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.
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.
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