Experienced Dental Assistant

Experienced Dental Assistant / Hygiene Assistant

• Company: Aland Family Dentistry
• Location: Reno, NV
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Pay Rate: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour (DOE)

Elevate Your Dental Assisting Career with Aland Family Dentistry!
Are you an experienced, patient-focused Dental Assistant looking for a warm, supportive, and well-organized clinical home? Aland Family Dentistry is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to support our hygiene and restorative team, manage clinical flow, and deliver exceptional patient care! Bring your experience, positive attitude, and clinical skills to a practice that truly values your dedication. Why Choose the Aland Family Dentistry Team?

At Aland Family Dentistry, we provide compassionate, gentle, and broad-scope care to patients throughout Northern Nevada. We don't just treat patients-we build genuine, lasting friendships. Our close-knit clinical team gets along incredibly well, loves to laugh, and functions like a supportive family.

By joining our clinical home, you will collaborate side-by-side with two dedicated, passionate providers who have built a reputation of trust and excellence in the Reno community:

• Dr. Troy Aland: For Dr. Aland, dentistry is a lifelong passion. He focuses heavily on helping patients overcome dental anxieties, conquer pain, and discover that a visit to the dentist can be a comfortable experience. He believes in fostering a fun, low-stress workplace where the team respects and admires one another's dedication.
• Dr. Mathew Stewart: A born-and-raised Reno native whose family has been shaping the local dental community for decades-his father practiced dentistry in Reno for 32 years, and his mother trained local assistants. Graduating in 2015, Dr. Stewart brings a modern, highly communicative approach to our practice.

What You'll Do Every Day (Responsibilities)

• Hygiene & Restorative Clinical Support: Assist hygienists and doctors with preventative procedures, perio charting, restorative care, and efficient four-handed chairside assisting.
• Radiography & Imaging: Efficiently take high-quality digital dental X-rays and intraoral images.
• Operatory Flow & Sterilization: Prepare, sanitize, and turn over treatment rooms quickly between patient visits while maintaining strict infection control standards.
• Instrument Processing: Sterilize clinical instruments, maintain equipment, and enforce all CDC, OSHA, and ADA safety guidelines.
• Patient Comfort & Education: Warmly welcome patients, ease dental anxieties, provide post-operative care instructions, and keep families comfortable throughout their visit.

What We're Looking For (Qualifications)

• Experience Required: Minimum 1+ years of hands-on dental assisting experience in a clinical practice setting.
• Certifications: Active BLS/CPR certification required (or willingness to renew upon hire). Active Nevada X-ray certification/competency.
• Technical & Communication Skills: Proficient in dental practice management software, digital radiography, and four-handed assisting techniques with clear patient communication skills.
• Mindset: A reliable, team-first professional who brings positive energy, high attention to detail, and genuine empathy to every patient interaction.
• Safety & Compliance: This position is safety-sensitive; successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required.

Perks & Benefits That Support Your Life

• Competitive Wage: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour (commensurate with experience).
• Time Off: Accrual-based Paid Time Off (PTO) + 6 Paid Holidays each year.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical Insurance (5 tailored plan options), Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Financial Protection: 401(k) with Company Match, plus Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability policies.
• Employee Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family.
• Extra Perks: Recognition Programs, Team Member Discounts, and corporate Cell Phone Discount plans.
• Career Growth: Clear opportunities for advanced clinical skill development, cross-training, and long-term career expansion!

Ready to Join Our Clinical Family?

If you're looking for a rewarding clinical environment where your experience is appreciated, your growth is supported, and you can build real patient relationships, your chair is waiting!

Apply today to join the clinical team at Aland Family Dentistry!

This is a safety-sensitive role and requires passing a drug screen. We follow CDC, OSHA, and ADA guidelines to ensure a safe environment.

[Brand Name] is 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:

19 - 22 USD per hour (Aland Family Dentistry - Continental)