Dental Assistant — Four-Handed Dentistry & Radiographs

At Terry Reilly, we believe a healthy community starts with a thriving, mission-driven team. We are currently expanding and have multiple locations available to fit your commute, including: Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Melba, and Middleton. We value your expertise and offer competitive starting pay at $20/hour and up (DOE). To ensure you and your family are supported from the start, we offer excellent benefits that begin on the first of the month following your hire date, including low-cost healthcare options. Our integrated care model across the Treasure Valley allows our staff the unique opportunity to experience medical, dental, and behavioral health disciplines in a collaborative environment. Because your time is valuable, we are committed to a healthy work-life balance, ensuring you are supported both in and out of the office.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform fourhanded 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Considerable manual dexterity to pass instruments to the 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. Willing and able to carry equipment weighing approximately 40 pounds. Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Knowledge and training in general dental assisting duties, along with, endodontic, oral surgery, crown and bridge, and prosthetic dentistry. Ability to work with the public and have good 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Terry Reilly Health Services