Children's Dentistry of Idaho is looking for a hard working and enthusiastic dental assistant who will help maintain a fun and energetic experience for our little patients. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. You will receive advanced training in all aspects of Pediatric Dentistry, from a busy in-office atmosphere to hospital and surgery center anesthesia training.

Responsibilities

Welcome customers in the dental office

Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort

Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed

Sterilize instruments according to regulations

Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry

Undertake lab tasks as instructed

Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions

Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked

Schedule appointments

Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant

Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

Understanding of health & safety regulations

Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus

Good computer skills

Excellent communication and people skills

Attention to detail

Well-organized and reliable

High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is required

Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Fluency in Spanish is a plus

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