Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

• Company: Sierra Oral and Facial Surgery
• Location: Reno, NV (Travel between local area practices required)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Pay Rate: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour (DOE)

• Clinical Experience: Minimum 1 year of Oral Surgery (OS) assisting experience required.
• Imaging & Sedation Skills: Hands-on experience taking X-rays / 3D CBCT scans and assisting with patient sedation (including Nitrous Oxide).
• Certifications: Active BLS/CPR Certification required (we cover your annual recertification fees!).
• Language Skills: Bilingual English/Spanish is a major plus!
• Core Professional Traits: Reliable, punctual, adaptable, and team-focused with a positive attitude and a continuous willingness to learn.
• Software: Familiarity with practice management software (Open Dental experience is a plus!).
• Safety & Compliance: This position is safety-sensitive; successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required. We strictly adhere to CDC, OSHA, and ADA safety standards.

• Dr. Ryan Falke, DDS: Dr. Falke brings a unique, highly specialized background to our practice. He initially earned a degree in computer engineering from Brigham Young University, publishing research in autonomous robotics and working as a network engineer. Pursuing his true passion, he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Loma Linda University and practiced as a general dentist in Sacramento before completing an intensive Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) residency at Loma Linda—the only Level-1 trauma center in the Inland Empire—under the tutelage of the renowned Dr. Alan Herford.
• Dr. Falke is proficient in advanced technological methods for wisdom tooth removal, implants, corrective jaw surgery, facial trauma, reconstruction, and facial cosmetics, with published research in bone regeneration and grafting. Outside the clinic, Dr. Falke and his wife enjoy raising their four young children while hiking local mountains, visiting Reno parks, and riding bikes together!

• →Surgical Chairside Assisting: Provide four-handed chairside assisting during complex oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures.
• →Patient Sedation & Monitoring: Assist with patient sedation workflows, including Nitrous Oxide administration and post-operative recovery monitoring.
• →Advanced Imaging & Radiography: Take high-quality dental X-rays and 3D CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) scans to support surgical planning.
• →Sterilization & Operatory Prep: Prepare, sterilize, and turn over surgical suites while maintaining strict infection control protocols.
• →Multi-Site Collaboration: Travel between our local Reno-area practice locations as scheduled to support daily clinical operations.

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

Sierra Facial & Oral Surgery is a 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.