Dental Assistant

Desert Sage Health Centers•Mountain Home, ID

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs four-handed dentistry, explains treatment plans and procedures to patients. Maintains sterilization of the dental facility square footage and inventory of health center dental supplies. Orders supplies, takes radiographs, and performs expanded duties according to certification, per the Idaho State Dental Practice Act. Desert Sage Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You don’t have to choose between meaningful work and a supportive workplace. At Desert Sage Health Centers, you’ll be part of a team that values balance, respects your time, and works together to improve the health of our communities. Whether you’re early in your career or bringing experience, you’ll find purpose, stability, and a culture that genuinely takes care of its people. In our communities, coworkers and patients are often neighbors, friends, and family, and we treat each other accordingly. We’re known for reasonable schedules, a collaborative team environment, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Requirements

Considerable manual dexterity to pass instruments to dentist and sufficient mobility to perform assigned essential duties
Possess and implement good and effective communication skills
Willingness to strive for excellence in dentistry
Knowledge of dental terminology
Knowledge of endo, surgical, restorative, preventive: crown, bridge, prosthetic instrumentation, and assisting
Ability to take bite-wing and PA radiographs.
Follow and implement all HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA policies/procedures and regulations
Works as a team member to facilitate patient flow and quality of care
Report to work at assigned times

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of previous dental assisting experience, D.A. Certified
Expanded functions certification

Responsibilities

Sets up operatories, lab, sterilization area, and necessary trays.
Review, copy, and manage daily patient schedule.
Check solutions in developer (if applicable)/processor, ultrasonic, and glutaraldehyde baths.
Arrange and prepare hand pieces; properly oil and make ready for use.
Turn on necessary equipment.
Assist at patient chair side; relate treatment plans and financial responsibilities to patients.
Take and develop radiographs.
Document in patient’s electronic dental record as directed. Prepares/completes forms and charts completely, assures proper signature is present. Records blood pressure as required.
Follow proper infection control procedures as established by the dental program.
Clean and prepare room after patient care.
Order and maintain supplies and perform a monthly inventory.
Turn off all equipment.
Learn and implement the DSHC electronic/digital dental “Dentrix” system, following health center policies.
Perform oral health outreach duties as outlined by standard work.
Perform maintenance on equipment, i.e. X-ray/processor/sterilizer etc.
Display calm and sensitive manor when dealing with apprehensive patients.
Sterilize instruments.
Organize and clean the lab.
Employee knows DSHC’s 5 core values and demonstrates the specific valued behaviors on a daily basis.
Translates for patient and dentist if needed when applicable.
Any other duties as may be necessary for the proper operation of the dental facility.