Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant * Company: Carson City Pediatric Dentistry * Location: Carson City, NV * Job Type: Full-Time * Pay: Starting at $18.25 per hour This isn't just a "job"—it's a long-term career opportunity! If you are looking to establish yourself in a stable, rewarding profession, we are ready to invest heavily in your training, growth, and professional development. Prior experience is a plus, but we are fully willing to train the right high-energy candidate who has a heart for working with kids! Why You'll Love It Here Do you have a knack for calming nerves and high-fiving tiny humans? Can you turn a dental appointment into a dance party or a giggle session? If so, grab your scrubs—we've got a chair with your name on it! At Carson City Pediatric Dentistry, we've been spreading healthy smiles in the community for years. You're not just clocking in here—you're launching a meaningful career with a supportive team that feels like family. We believe happy teammates make for happy patients, and we take great pride in helping our team members learn, succeed, and grow! Perks & Benefits That'll Make You Smile * Competitive Pay: Starting at $18.25 per hour (with pay that grows with you!) * Career Growth: Defined pathways to level up your skills, earn certifications, and advance your dental career! * Time to Recharge: Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) + 6 Paid Holidays * Comprehensive Health: Medical Insurance (choose from 5 distinct plans), Dental, and Vision coverage * Retirement Planning: 401(k) with a Company Match to invest in your future * Financial Peace of Mind: Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability coverage * Support for You & Yours: Access to our Team Member Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family * Recognition & Rewards: Dedicated programs to celebrate your wins, both big and small * Exclusive Discounts: Team member discounts on dental services and cell phone plans What We're Looking For (Qualifications) * Experience: Ideally, 1+ year of clinical dental assisting experience is preferred (but we are completely willing to train the right star who brings a phenomenal work ethic and a desire to learn a new profession!). * Communication: Top-notch communication skills with a friendly, upbeat, and patient-focused personality. * Mindset: A positive attitude, a big heart, an eagerness to build a career, and a drive to make kids feel safe, happy, and cavity-free. * Safety & Compliance: This is a safety-sensitive role; successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is part of the process. We strictly follow all CDC, OSHA, and ADA health and safety guidelines to keep everyone protected. What You'll Do (Responsibilities) * Learn Pediatric Chairside Assisting: Train to provide high-quality chairside assistance to our pediatric dentists during specialized clinical procedures. * Patient Experience: Help patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for, using kid-friendly language to ease dental anxieties. * Clinic Operations: Learn to prepare, sterilize, and turn over treatment rooms efficiently while maintaining absolute safety and compliance standards. * Team Spirit: Actively collaborate with your teammates, support clinical flow, and help maintain a fun, high-energy office environment. Ready to Start Your New Career Path? If you're ready to make a real difference—one happy, giggling grin at a time—don't wait to take the next step toward a profession you can be proud of. Apply today and let's create some dental magic together! This is a safety-sensitive role and requires passing a drug screen. We follow CDC, OSHA, and ADA guidelines to ensure a safe environment. Carson City Pediatric Dentistry 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. The pay range for this role is: 18.25 - 18.25 USD per hour(Carson City Pediatric Dentistry) Compensation details: 18.25-18.25 Hourly Wage PIe924703b81d1-29400-40994303