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Clinical Care Assistant / General Dental Assistant

Absolute Dental logoAbsolute Dental$18/hrReno, NVPosted 6mo ago
  • $750 sign-on bonus

How this pay compares

This posting states $18 an hour. Open dental assistant jobs in Nevada post a median of $19.98 an hour, the middle half $18–$24.75, across 8 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Dental assistants employed in Nevada earn a median of $22.65 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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  • Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.73x · Clicks 11
  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 48.1% · Stating an hourly rate 37.2%

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About the job

✨ Join the Absolute Dental Family – Now Hiring Dental Assistants in Reno, Nevada! 🦷💙

Absolute Dental is growing, and we’re excited to welcome motivated, compassionate, and team-oriented Dental Assistants to our Reno team! If you’re looking for a workplace where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes a difference every day, this is the opportunity for you. 😊

💙 Incentives & Perks

✨ Monthly Bonus Opportunities

✨ $750 Sign-On Bonus

✨ Career growth and advancement opportunities

✨ Supportive and positive team culture

🌟 Why Choose Absolute Dental?

At Absolute Dental, we do more than offer jobs - we build meaningful, long-term careers.

💙 Women-led, equal opportunity employer

🌎 Strong culture of diversity, inclusion, and teamwork

🤝 Trusted community partner with over $250,000 donated locally in the past 3 years

📈 Clear pathways for growth and advancement

🦷 Modern, fully equipped offices with advanced dental technology

😊 Supportive, patient-centered environment where your work matters every day

💼 What We Offer

We’re committed to taking care of our team so they can provide the best possible care to our patients.

💵 Pay starting at $18/hour – DOE (Depending on Experience)

💵 Monthly bonus opportunities + $750 Sign-On Bonus

📚 Growth and development opportunities

💙 Positive, supportive work environment

🎓 Opportunities to grow your dental assisting skills

💡 Compensation Note

Starting pay is $18/hour and may vary based on overall experience, certifications, skill level, training, and the specific role assignment.

🎁 Full Benefits Package Includes

✔️ Medical, dental, and vision insurance

✔️ Discounted dental care for you and your family

✔️ Disability coverage

✔️ 401(k) options

✔️ Paid time off and holidays

📍 Open Positions – Reno, Nevada

🦷 General Dental Assistant

💲 Starting at $18+/hour – DOE

  • General & Pediatric Dental Assistant
  • Starting $18+/hour – With formal dental assisting school (DOE – Depending on Experience)
  • Starting $16/hour – Without formal dental assisting school
  • Compensation Note:

If a candidate falls within a listed pay range, the final offered rate will be determined by the hiring manager based on the candidate’s overall experience, skill level, certifications, and level of training.

We are seeking a motivated General Dental Assistant to join our clinical team. In this role, you’ll provide chairside support, assist during procedures, help maintain efficient clinical flow, and create a positive experience for every patient who walks through our doors. 💙

📋 Key Responsibilities

🦷 Assist dentists chairside during restorative and preventive procedures

🦷 Prepare, disinfect, and maintain treatment rooms before and after patients

🦷 Take and process dental X-rays, as permitted by certification

🦷 Help support patient flow and ensure patient comfort during visits

🦷 Maintain accurate clinical documentation and charting

🦷 Sterilize instruments and manage clinical supply inventory

🦷 Educate patients on oral hygiene, treatment plans, and post-op instructions

🦷 Ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards

🦷 Deliver compassionate, efficient care in a fast-paced clinical environment

✅ What We’re Looking For

✔️ Dental assisting experience preferred, but not required for all roles

✔️ Strong communication and multitasking skills

✔️ Positive, team-oriented attitude

✔️ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment

✔️ CPR certification or willingness to obtain

✔️ Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus 🌟

🦷 Hygiene Dental Assistant

💲 Starting at $18+/hour – DOE

We are also hiring Hygiene Dental Assistants to support our hygiene teams and help create an efficient, comfortable, and welcoming experience for our patients.

The Hygiene Dental Assistant will work closely with the hygienist and clinical team to support patient care, operatory preparation, sterilization, patient flow, and overall office efficiency.

📋 Key Responsibilities

🦷 Assist the hygienist with daily clinical and operatory needs

🦷 Prepare and set up treatment rooms and hygiene operatories

🦧 Assist with patient flow and ensure patients are comfortable throughout their visit

🦷 Take and process X-rays, as permitted by certification

🦷 Sterilize instruments and maintain proper infection control procedures

🦦 Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked operatories

🦦 Assist with charting and accurate clinical documentation

🦦 Provide patients with oral hygiene education and post-treatment instructions

🦦 Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards

🦦 Work collaboratively with the hygiene and dental team to provide excellent patient care

✅ What We’re Looking For

✔️ Dental assisting or clinical experience preferred

✔️ Strong communication and interpersonal skills

✔️ Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented

✔️ Positive, team-oriented attitude

✔️ Comfortable working in a fast-paced dental environment

🚀 Ready to Apply?

If you’re ready to grow your career with a company that invests in its people and values your contribution, we’d love to meet you!

✨ Apply today and join the Absolute Dental family - making a difference one smile at a time! 🦷💙

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