Dental Assistant - Caldwell Cleveland

About the role

We provide integrated care throughout the Treasure Valley with our medical, dental, and behavioral health services, offering employees the unique ability to experience several disciplines of health care. We support and value your time in and out of the office, promoting a healthy work-life balance, and provide excellent benefits including options for low-cost healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Perform four-handed 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.

Requirements

• Considerable manual dexterity to pass instruments to the dentist, sufficient mobility to perform assigned essential duties.
• Willingness and ability to perform all dental assisting duties as described in the Idaho State Board of Dentistry Dental Assistant Practice (including radiographs and the use of nitrous oxide).
• Able to carry equipment weighing approximately 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Knowledge and training in general dental assisting duties, including endodontic, oral surgery, crown and bridge, and prosthetic dentistry.
• Ability to work with the public and strong 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.