Dental Assistant Supervisor & Team Coach

Terry Reilly Health Services; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Terry Reilly Health Services is seeking a lead dental assistant to supervise and mentor a team of dental assistants in a busy clinic setting. You will perform four-handed dentistry, explain treatment plans to patients, and ensure sterilization and inventory control according to state guidelines.

The role requires formal dental assisting education, expanded functions certification, and DANB certification, plus several years of experience in supervision and radiography.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved dental assistant school.
• Expanded functions certification.
• Dental Assistant Certified (DANB).
• 3+ years experience as a dental assistant.
• 2+ years experience training and supervising multiple dental assistants.
• Ability to pass instruments to dentist and perform radiographs per Idaho Board rules.
• Knowledge of endodontic, oral surgery, crown/bridge, and prosthetic dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching of dental assistant staff.
• Supervise and train dental assistant staff.
• Perform four handed dentistry and explain treatment plans to patients.
• Maintain sterilization of the clinic and inventory of supplies.
• Order supplies and maintain equipment; perform radiographs and nitrous oxide duties.
• Maintain infection control policies and procedures.
• Uphold Terry Reilly Corporate Culture Standards.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Coaching

Communication skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Public interaction

Time management

Education

Dental assistant certification

Expanded functions certification

DANB certification

Job description

Terry Reilly Health Services is seeking a lead dental assistant to supervise and mentor a team of dental assistants in a busy clinic setting. You will perform four-handed dentistry, explain treatment plans to patients, and ensure sterilization and inventory control according to state guidelines.

The role requires formal dental assisting education, expanded functions certification, and DANB certification, plus several years of experience in supervision and radiography.