Dental Assistant Supervisor

Terry Reilly Health Services; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Free healthcare

Job summary

Terry Reilly Health Services in Caldwell, ID, seeks a dedicated Lead Dental Assistant to supervise clinical staff and support quality improvement initiatives. The role involves four-handed dentistry, patient education, and ensuring safe sterilization and inventory management.

Responsibilities include radiographs, expanded duties per Idaho Board requirements, infection control adherence, and mentoring junior staff while championing TRHS culture and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved dental assistant school.
• Expanded functions certification.
• Dental Assistant Certified (DANB).
• Minimum 3 years experience as a dental assistant.
• 2 years experience training and supervising multiple dental assistants.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing approx. 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train dental assistant staff, provide coaching on QA and improvement.
• Perform four handed dentistry and explain treatment plans to patients.
• Maintain sterilization of the clinic and inventory of supplies.
• Take radiographs and perform expanded duties per Idaho Board rules.
• Maintain infection control policies and exemplify TRHS culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Public interaction

Team supervision

Manual dexterity

Education

Graduate of an approved dental assistant school

Expanded functions certification

Dental Assistant Certified (DANB)

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 free healthcare.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Work closely with the Dental Director and Associate Dental Director in providing leadership, guidance, and coaching of dental assistant staff as it pertains to quality assessment and improvement. Responsible for the supervision and training and development of dental assistant staff. Perform four handed dentistry, explain treatment plans and procedures to patients. Maintain sterilization of the clinic and inventory of clinic supplies. Order 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. Exemplifies TRHS Corporate Culture Standards while performing assigned duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position. All required education, licensure, certifications, registrations, and other job specific credentials must be obtained and successfully verified prior to the employee's start date.

• Graduate of an approved dental assistant school.
• Expanded functions certification.
• Dental Assistant Certified (Dental Assistant National Board DANB)
• At least 3 years experience as a dental assistant.
• At least 2 years experience training and supervising multiple dental assistants.
• Considerable manual dexterity to pass instruments to 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.
• Knowledge and training in general dental assisting duties, along with, endodontic, oral surgery, crown and bridge and prosthetic dentistry.
• Knowledge of dental terminology.
• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work with the public and have good communication skills.
• Ability to work well with the public and co-workers
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to strive for excellence in the dental office setting.
• Willing and able to carry equipment weighing approximately 40 pounds.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Lead dental assistant experience in a public health dental clinic or group practice setting.
• 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.