Dental Assistant - Caldwell Cleveland

Terry Reilly Health Services; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Terry Reilly Health Services in Boise, Idaho seeks a skilled Dental Assistant to support fourhanded dentistry, radiographs, and patient care. You will maintain infection control, sterilize instruments, manage supplies, and assist with treatment planning and cost explanations.

Strong communication and a team-oriented attitude are essential. Expanded Functions Certification and graduation from a Dental Assistant Program are required; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a Dental Assistant Program or comparable training.
• Expanded Functions Certification required or preferred.
• Strong communication and patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform fourhanded dentistry and explain treatment costs to patients.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain clinic supply inventory.
• Take radiographs and manage nitrous oxide usage per rules.
• Assist in ordering supplies and maintain equipment as needed.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Mobility

Stand for long periods

Communication skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Dental Assistant Program or comparable training

Expanded Functions Certification

Job description

At Terry Reilly, we believe we are successful when we have a healthy, thriving community. This is accomplished as a result of our mission-driven and talented team. We provide integrated care throughout the Treasure Valley with our medical, dental, and behavioral health services - allowing our employees the unique ability to experience several disciplines of health care. It is important to us that our staff is given a healthy work-life balance, so we support and value your time in and out of the office. We also provide our employees with excellent benefits including options for low-cost healthcare.

General Responsibilities

Perform fourhanded dentistry, and explain treatment plans and procedures to patients, including treatment costs. Maintain set-up and break-down procedures for each patient encounter. Complete instrument sterilization of the clinic and maintain inventory of clinic supplies. Assist in ordering supplies and proper equipment maintenance, take radiographs, and perform expanded duties according to certification, per the Rules of the Idaho State Board of Dentistry. Maintain infection control policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable manual dexterity to pass instruments to the dentist, sufficient mobility to perform assigned essential duties, and the willingness and ability to perform all dental assisting duties as described in the Idaho State Board of Dentistry Dental Assistant Practice (see hyperlink under General Responsibilities) and including radiographs and the use of nitrous oxide.


• Willing and able to carry equipment weighing approximately 40 pounds.


• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.


• Knowledge and training in general dental assisting duties, along with, endodontic, oral surgery, crown and bridge, and prosthetic dentistry.


• Ability to work with the public and have good communication skills.


• Expanded Functions Certification.


• Flexibility to work with different providers/locations proficiently.


• Graduated from a Dental Assistant Program or comparable training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Terry Reilly provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.