What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hygiene Dental Assistant- Carson City Nevada position at Absolute Dental?
Hygiene Dental Assistant – Join Our Team at Absolute Dental (Carson City, NV)
Absolute Dental is the largest network of general and specialty dental practices in Nevada! We are excited to welcome a dedicated and compassionate Hygiene Dental Assistant to our growing team in Carson City, Nevada.
💰 Starting pay: $18.00/hr
This is a full-time opportunity to work alongside our skilled hygienists and clinicians in a supportive, patient-focused environment. This role is a great chance to strengthen your clinical skills, gain hands-on experience, and grow your career in dentistry.
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Hygiene Dental Assistant who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care. In this role, you will support our hygiene team with both clinical and administrative tasks while helping create a comfortable and welcoming experience for every patient.
We welcome candidates with experience, but we are also happy to train individuals who are eager to learn and grow.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and escort patients, ensuring comfort and a positive experience
- Prepare patients for hygiene procedures and routine examinations
- Set up, sterilize, and maintain instruments and equipment according to safety standards
- Assist hygienists chairside during procedures, including coronal polishing (if certified)
- Provide patients with oral hygiene education and post-treatment instructions
- Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked operatories
Qualifications
- Dental assisting experience is a plus, but not required—we provide training
- Familiarity with dental instruments and sterilization procedures preferred
- Understanding of infection control and safety protocols
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow clinical procedures
- Basic computer skills; dental software experience is a plus
- A positive attitude and strong commitment to patient care
Benefits
- Starting pay of $18.00/hr
- Flexible scheduling options
- Paid time off and additional employee benefits
- Supportive, women-led organization that values growth, teamwork, and inclusion
Equal Opportunity Employer
Absolute Dental is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Join Our Team
If you’re passionate about patient care and ready to grow in a supportive dental environment, we’d love to hear from you. Join Absolute Dental and make a meaningful impact every day!
Salary : $18