Assistant, Dental

Health West Inc; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Health West Inc. in Pocatello, Idaho is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists during treatments, prepare materials, and take x-rays.

The role involves infection control, inventory management, and occasional front office duties to ensure smooth daily operations. The ideal candidate will be a high school graduate (GED accepted) with dental assistant experience or training, capable of effectively communicating in English and Spanish, and able to interact empathetically with patients and

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Dental assistant training preferred.
• Knowledge of dental health education subjects.
• Ability to complete forms accurately and neatly.
• Calm disposition and ability to work with people.
• Willingness to participate in community events.
• English and Spanish communication preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort to operatory.
• Assist the dentist at chair side and during treatment.
• Prepare materials and equipment for treatment.
• Take x-rays and assist in dental laboratory work.
• Maintain sterile, clean clinical environment and infection control.
• Review health history and complete forms with signatures.
• Assist in front office tasks if needed and coordinate supplies.
• Stock operatories and manage clinical inventory.
• Communicate with purchasing and vendors for timely orders.

Education

High school graduate or GED

Dental assistant training (preferred)

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Calm disposition

Empathy and patient communication

Job description

Job Summary:The Dental Assistant performs duties such as: prepare the patient for treatment, assist the dentist in performing their treatment to the patient in all types of clinical care, prepare materials and equipment for treatment and have them ready for the dentists use, take x-rays and assist the dentist in laboratory work. May perform other related work to include, but not limited to, making appointments, answer the phone, and ordering supplies.Job Duties:Greets patients in waiting area and escorts patients to the operatory.Assists the dentist in the administration of treatment at the chair side as required or directed by the dentist.Promotes an atmosphere supportive of good dental and general health by demonstrating good oral hygiene, questioning patients to ascertain home care status, instructing patients in techniques of flossing and brushing in accordance with protocol.Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures.Review the health history, make chart entries under the direction of the operator and assure completion of forms and signatures.Assume the responsibility associated with any expanded duties that may be delegated by the dentist.Familiar the patient with the aspects of their dental visits and provides support and compassion to that patient when it is needed.Stock operatories and maintain clinical supply inventory.Review daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.Assist in front office procedures if time allows or need is determined by the Dental Dentist.Supervise preventive maintenance of dental equipment.Serves as supply liaison. Communicates with purchasing department and vendors to assure prompt receipt of all orders.Assist with procedures including but not limited to:FillingsExtractionsCrown prep and finishRoot canalsPromotes and believes in Health West Inc. mission statement Empowering our patients and communities by proactively providing quality, affordable, patient-centered healthcare.Ability to relate to the public regardless of ethnic, religion and economic statusQUALIFICATIONS:Education and/or Experience:High school graduate (or GED)Experience as a trained dental assistant preferredDemonstrate knowledge of dental health education subjectsAbility to complete forms in an orderly and accurate fashionAble to use sound judgmentPossess a calm disposition and the ability to work easily with peopleAbility to relate to the public in all areas (racial, ethnic, and economic)Willingness to participate in community events such as health fairs, etc.Ability to communicate in English and Spanish preferred.