Contact Name
Thomas Baker
Company
Baker Pediatric Dentistry
Contact Phone Number
2085891870
Address
1900 John Adams Pkwy, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Email Address
doc@bakerpediatricdentistry.com
Job Title
Dental Assistant
Job Description
Assists in the performance of quality, caring, clinical dentistry by aiding the doctor smoothly and unobtrusively during examinations and treatment. The dental assistant is also responsible for assisting the doctor for all sedation related procedures. The dental assistant performs clinical and technical procedures under the supervision of Dr. Thomas Baker as well as prepares the operatory and equipment, gets the patient ready, and maintains awareness of the comfort and safety needs of patients.
Records treatment information on the patient's chart, including treatment rendered, the type of treatment planned and the amount of chair time, doctor time and assistant time needed for next appointment.
● Assists the doctor by passing instruments, aspirating intra‑oral fluids, mixing materials and medicaments during examinations or treatment.
● Provides customer service support to patients by escorting them to and from the treatment room and prepping them for care by the doctor.
● Takes radiographs as instructed by the doctor.
● Prepares all treatment rooms including, but not limited to, set-up, decontamination, sterilization of all instruments, cleaning and restocking.
● Maintains cleanliness of the dark room, lab and sterilizing area.
● Maintains all chemical solutions, i.e., disinfectant soaks and sprays, sterilents, ultrasonic, and presoak.
● Reviews patient’s medical history, progress from the previous visit, if applicable, and the scheduled treatment plan with each patient.
● Takes impressions for diagnostic and opposing models.
● Ensures lights, units, nitrous equipment and automatic processors are turned on prior to the first patient.
● Applies non‑aerosol and non‑caustic topical agents and fluoride.
● Inspects patient’s oral cavity and charts lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth.
● Places and removes temporary sedative dressings and post‑extraction and periodontal dressings.
● Helps administer nitrous oxide to patients as applicable.
● Cleans hand pieces, vacuum traps, and sharp instruments.
● Places and removes rubber dams.
● Sizes stainless steel crowns, temporary crowns, and bands.
● Performs coronal polishing.
● Pours and trims study models.
● Performs pit and fissure sealants
Requirements/Qualifications
High School Diploma
● Dental Assistant Certificate and previous experience helpful but not required
Start Date
May 30th, 2025
Duration/End Date
Indefinite employment. No end date
Hours
○ Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
○ Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
○ Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (2x/month)
○ Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
○ Travel to Star Valley, Wyoming 2x/month
Pay/Wage
$14-20/hr depending on experience and qualifications
How to Apply:
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=98cf18a9f2f69054&from=shareddesktop_copy
Application Deadline:
May 30th, 2025
Other Questions/Comments:
Willing to train the right person. Must be friendly and willing to work with children.