Experienced Dental Assistant

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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: R…