Dental Assistant - Coeur dAlene, ID New Coeur dAlene, Idaho

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Responsibilities

  • Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment and materials for all dental procedures, while ensuring our patients are as relaxed and comfortable as possible.
  • Work under the supervision of a dentist, performing all aspects of four-handed dentistry and dental assisting within the scope outlined by the state's dental practice act.
  • Possess excellent communication skills, able to counsel patients in post-operative care and general oral health, and demonstrate an understanding of evidence-based dentistry.
  • Take and develop dental radiographs.
  • Ask about the patient's medical history and take blood pressure and pulse.
  • Take impressions of patients' teeth for study casts.
  • Clean and sterilize all instruments used in accordance with Company policies and OSHA/WISHA regulations.
  • Maintain a clean and organized sterilization area.
  • Wear protective clothing, gloves, masks and eyewear.
  • Adhere strictly to Willamette Dental's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy.
  • Travel to other WD locations within a reasonable range as needed based on business need.
  • Maintain reliable and predictable attendance.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED and credentials to function as a Dental Assistant per state requirements.
  • Graduation from an ADA accredited dental assisting program or an approved dental assisting program with externship is desired.
  • Holds appropriate credentials per state regulations.
  • In Idaho - EFDA (Expanded Function Dental Assistant) preferred.
  • Sealant certification.
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) retirement plan with 5% match
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Voluntary disability insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Two complimentary pairs of Fig scrubs (clinical roles)
  • Employee assistance program
  • Eligible employees will accrue a minimum of 120 PTO hours per employment year in addition to seven paid holidays annually.
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