Surgical Dental Assistant: Chairside, Imaging, Sedation

Bluetree-Dental; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

PTO + 6 paid holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

BLS/CPR recertification fees covered

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Service discounts

Career advancement

Job summary

Sierra Oral and Facial Surgery in Reno is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our high-performing team. You will provide four-handed chairside assistance during complex oral and maxillofacial procedures and support sedation workflows.

This safety-sensitive role requires active BLS/CPR, familiarity with imaging and 3D CBCT, and travel between local Reno locations to support daily operations within Bluetree Dental network.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Oral Surgery (OS) assisting experience.
• Hands-on imaging skills: X-rays and 3D CBCT; sedation assistance incl. nitrous oxide.
• Active BLS/CPR certification required (recertification fees covered).
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a major plus.
• Reliable, punctual, adaptable, team-focused with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with practice management software (Open Dental experience a plus).
• Safety-sensitive role; pre-employment drug screen; CDC/OSHA/ADA standards.

Responsibilities

• Surgical Chairside Assisting: four-handed chairside support during complex procedures.
• Patient Sedation & Monitoring: assist with sedation workflows including Nitrous Oxide and recovery monitoring.
• Imaging & Radiography: take dental X-rays and 3D CBCT scans for surgical planning.
• Sterilization & Operatory Prep: prepare, sterilize, and turnover surgical suites with infection control.

Skills

Oral surgery assisting

Imaging & sedation

BLS/CPR certification

Bilingual English/Spanish

Reliable, punctual, adaptable

Practice management software

Safety-sensitive role

Tools

Open Dental

Job description

Sierra Oral and Facial Surgery in Reno is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our high-performing team. You will provide four-handed chairside assistance during complex oral and maxillofacial procedures and support sedation workflows.

This safety-sensitive role requires active BLS/CPR, familiarity with imaging and 3D CBCT, and travel between local Reno locations to support daily operations within Bluetree Dental network.