Dental Assistant: Chair-Side Support & Sterilization Pro

Valley Family Health Care; Payette (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Family Health Care is seeking a dental assistant to support the Dentist in providing primary dental care. The role includes sterilization, instrument maintenance, radiographs, and inventory control within a standard dental clinic setting.

The assistant will greet patients, document medical history, take vital signs when needed, and aid in exams. Compliance with VFHC policies and confidentiality requirements is essential, with opportunities to contribute to quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assist dentists and hygienists in patient care with attention to safety.
• Ability to sterilize, inventory, and manage dental instruments and supplies.
• Capable of documenting medical history and assisting with exams as directed.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and assist with forms as needed.
• Document medical history and take vital signs when appropriate.
• Expose and develop radiographs per orders.
• Assist with chair-side procedures and record findings per instruction.
• Maintain operatory cleanliness and inventory in accordance with policy.
• Follow VFHC policies and protect patient confidentiality.
• Meet quality measures and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Sterilization

Radiographs

Chair-side assisting

Inventory management

Communication

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Valley Family Health Care is seeking a dental assistant to support the Dentist in providing primary dental care. The role includes sterilization, instrument maintenance, radiographs, and inventory control within a standard dental clinic setting.

The assistant will greet patients, document medical history, take vital signs when needed, and aid in exams. Compliance with VFHC policies and confidentiality requirements is essential, with opportunities to contribute to quality initiatives.