Dental Assistant - $3K Sign-On Bonus & Great Benefits

Heritage Health; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement 403(b) up to 4% match

Paid Time Off 120 hours PTO

Extended Illness Bank 56 hours

8 paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Heritage Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join our friendly team. You will support dentists and hygienists, take radiographs, and help with four-handed chairside care.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, a $3,000 sign-on bonus, and a stable schedule with no weekends or holidays. Candidates with accredited dental assistant training and BLS are preferred; entry-level considered with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required or must be obtained within 90 days.
• Completion of accredited dental assistant program preferred.
• Externship or federally registered apprenticeship preferred.
• Experience with Dentrix Enterprise and Dexis preferred.
• Previous dental assistant experience preferred; entry-level considered with relevant work.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and prepare patients for treatment.
• Aide in explaining procedures and ensure patient comfort throughout the appointment.
• Prepare for and assist the dentist(s) or dental hygienist(s) during various dental procedures using four-handed practices chairside.
• Take diagnostic x-rays for the dentist(s) to determine extent of any decay and disease.
• May perform complex or specialized radiography under direct supervision of Dental Assistant Supervisor or dentist(s).
• Obtain vitals and update medical history of patient, highlighting significant information for dentist's review.
• Record areas of existing restorations, enter and treatment plan decay and other pathoses as diagnosed by dentist.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene technique, post-treatment care, and preventative measures as instructed by dentist(s) or dental hygienist(s).
• Ensure accurate patient documentation including, but not limited to health history, consent forms, treatment plans, progress notes, and referrals under the supervision of the dentist(s).
• Apply knowledge of proper technique of all dental procedures and materials.
• Ensure dental tools, equipment, and treatment area are properly sterilized and/or sanitized and maintained according to health and safety standards.
• Assist with ordering and maintaining dental supplies and equipment, ensuring everything is in stock and in good condition.
• Practice universal precautions and follow infection control procedures.
• Assist Dental Sterilization Technician, Dental Hygienists, and Dentists as needed.
• May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, confirming patient visits, and handling patient inquiries.
• Maintain familiarity of and compliance with all Heritage Health policies and procedures, OSHA, HIPAA, and state regulations.
• Attend and actively participate in all required meetings and in-services.
• Promote positive interpersonal relationships with fellow employees, dentists, and patients.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Perform all functions to which he/she is certified for under supervision of a dentist as required by Idaho State Law including, but not limited to:
• Rubber dam placement and removal
• Retraction cord placement and removal
• Placing temporary restorations
• Placing and removing matrix band and wedge
• Pit and fissure sealants
• Coronal polish and fluoride application
• Application of silver diamine fluoride
• Suture removal
• Administration of nitrous oxide
• Fabrication of temporary crowns
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS certification

Excellent patient care

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited dental assistant program

Externship or apprenticeship experience

Tools

Dentrix Enterprise

Dexis

Job description

Heritage Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join our friendly team. You will support dentists and hygienists, take radiographs, and help with four-handed chairside care.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, a $3,000 sign-on bonus, and a stable schedule with no weekends or holidays. Candidates with accredited dental assistant training and BLS are preferred; entry-level considered with relevant experience.