Dental Assistant

Milestone Career Planner; Idaho; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone Career Planner in Idaho is seeking a responsible and patient-friendly Dental Assistant to support dentists during examinations and procedures and help ensure smooth clinic operations.

You will prepare chairs, instruments, and materials; sterilize equipment; assist with patient records and documentation; and collaborate with the dental team to maintain infection control and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of dental instruments and procedures.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient-friendly and professional attitude.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to learn and follow clinical instructions.
• Knowledge of sterilization and infection control is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during examinations and dental procedures.
• Prepare dental chairs, instruments, and materials.
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Assist with patient care and basic patient support.
• Maintain infection-control and hygiene standards.
• Clean and organize the treatment room after procedures.
• Maintain stock of dental materials and supplies.
• Handle clinical waste as per safety protocols.
• Assist with patient records and documentation.
• Coordinate with dentists, receptionists, and clinic staff.
• Provide courteous and professional assistance to patients.

Skills

Basic knowledge of dental instruments

Communication skills

Patient-friendly attitude

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Infection control knowledge

Job description

We are looking for a responsible and patient-friendly Dental

• Assistant to support dentists during examinations and dental procedures and assist with smooth clinic operations.

Key Responsibilities

Assist dentists during examinations and dental procedures.

Prepare dental chairs, instruments, and materials.

Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment.

Assist with patient

position

ing and basic patient support.

Maintain infection-control and hygiene standards.

Clean and organize the treatment room after procedures.

Maintain stock of dental materials and supplies.

Handle clinical waste as per safety protocols.

Assist with patient records and documentation.

Coordinate with dentists, receptionists, and clinic staff.

Provide courteous and professional assistance to patients.

Required Skills

Basic knowledge of dental instruments and procedures.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Patient-friendly and professional attitude.

Good organizational and time-management skills.

Willingness to learn and follow clinical instructions.

Knowledge of sterilization and infection control is an advantage.