DENTAL ASSISTANT - CALDWELL/CLEVELAND

Company: Terry Reilly Health Services
Location: Caldwell
Posted on: November 16, 2024

Job Description:

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2278831At 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 RESPONSIBILITIESPerform four handed dentistry, 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 QUALIFICATIONSGraduated from a Dental Assistant Program or comparable training and experienceConsiderable 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 including but not limited to radiographs and the use of nitrous oxide as needed.Knowledge of dental terminology and ability to maintain thorough and accurate communication skills with patientsKnowledge and training in general dental assisting duties, along with, endodontic, oral surgery, crown and bridge and prosthetic dentistry.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSBilingual in English/Spanish.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\ \ For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.\ \ https://trhs.applicantpool.com/jobs/1152047-15075.html

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