DENTAL ASSISTANT (Community Family Clinic) Idaho Falls

Regular Full Time         Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

• Knowledge of customer service and ability to provide general clerical services, i.e.: greet the public, answer phones, purchase supplies, receive and stock inventory.


• Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure. 


• Maintain current knowledge of dental materials, dental procedures, and sterilization/disinfecting procedures.


• Maintain dental equipment, i.e.: hand pieces, operatories and evacuation units, radiographic equipment, and sterilization units.


• Prepare patients (vitals, x-rays, and paperwork), sterilize, and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist dentist during dental procedures.


• Maintain cleanliness and perform break down of the exam room.


• Responsible for follow up on patient visits, including updating and reviewing patient information, proper encounter codes, proficient chart entries, and understanding of dental treatment planning.


• Potential for mucous membrane or skin contact exposure to blood, fluids, or tissue.  Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), when appropriate, is required.


• Some exposure to hazards or physical risks (i.e., Blood, Sharps, Needles), which requires following basic safety precautions.


• Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require knowledge and understanding of OSHA protocols.


• Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records 


• Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with CC Idaho, Joint Commission, OSHA and HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications                                                

Required

• Graduation from an accredited school in dental assisting


• Basic computer skills


• Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting

Preferred

• One year experience as a dental assistant

Required Physical Demands

• Is required to stand for long periods of time; must frequently walk; climb or balance, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reach with hands and arms; grasping/holding.


• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

Work in an office setting; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles

BENIFITS

“CCI is a strong, non-profit agency to work with. They respect work-life balance and allow for flexibility when it is needed. Excellent premiums on benefits packages. Good working environment with opportunities for advancement."

For detail Benefit plan please visit:                 https://communitycouncilofidaho.org/apply-today/

Health Benefits

• Medical benefits


• Dental benefits


• Vision benefits

Financial Well-Being

• Basic Life Insurance with Accidental death & dismemberment


• Supplemental Voluntary Life


• Long- and Short-Term Disability


• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)


• 401K


• Voluntary Benefit Options


• Accident Insurance


• Critical Illness


• Legal Ease


• Norton Life Lock

Work/Life Balance (Regular Full Time)

• Generous Paid Time Off Policy (PTO)
  
  
  
  • First year of service – 20 days
  
  
  • After five years of service – 25 days
  
  
  • After ten years of service – 30 days
  
  
  • After twenty years of service – 35 days
  
  
  • After thirty years of service – 40 days
  
  
  
  


• Twelve Paid Holidays


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  
  
  • 10 free sessions per each topic/situation
  
  
  • Assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being
  
  
  
  

Educational leave

• Up to 5 hours per week to utilize towards education, upon approval and eligibility