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Registered Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

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Job Description

Registered Dental Assistant – Oral Surgery

Whitewater Oral Surgery | Boise, ID

Position Highlights:

Step into the fast-paced world of oral surgery as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)! Your role is essential in supporting surgeons during procedures and ensuring accurate, thorough documentation of patient care.

From preparing treatment rooms and assisting chairside to maintaining sterile technique and patient comfort, your skillset keeps everything running smoothly. Be part of a high-performing surgical team, monitor patient status, manage advanced instruments, and contribute to outstanding clinical outcomes.

Who We Are

Our vision is global leadership in oral health, focusing on outstanding patient experiences and industry standards. We foster a positive work environment with career growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture that values work-life balance. Our goal is to empower employees to deliver excellent patient care and build strong relationships with referring dentists.

What We Offer

We prioritize your personal and professional well–being, covering aspects from health to financial and social welfare.

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k
  • Short/Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • National Discount and Rewards Marketplace
  • BLS/CPR Certification
  • Career Path Advancement to clinical or management positions

Required Qualifications

  • Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license in the state of employment
  • Radiology certification as required by state law
  • BLS Certification (or completed within 1 month of hire)
  • Strong teamwork and independent work capabilities, demonstrating good judgment and critical thinking
  • Passion for ensuring safety and exceptional attention to detail, vigilance, and meticulousness
  • Basic computer proficiency
  • A high school diploma or equivalent
  • Excellent manual dexterity and superior listening skills, especially in emergency scenarios

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous oral surgery experience is beneficial
  • DAANCE certification is desirable
  • Experience with electronic health records or digital charting
  • IV sedation or anesthesia monitoring experience is a plus

Core Benefits & Wellness

  • Medical (including Virtual Care), Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Uniforms/Scrubs provided

Financial Well-Being

  • Competitive pay, Bonus potential, and annual merit reviews
  • 401(k) Plan w/Company Match
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with HDHP health plans

Life Insurance

  • Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Spouse and Child Life Insurance

Time Off, Disability, & Leave of Absence

  • Paid Vacation (Starting at 2 weeks) and 6 Annual Paid Holidays

Paradigm Oral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dental Assistant supports surgeons during oral surgery procedures by maintaining sterile techniques and managing advanced instruments. They are also responsible for accurate patient documentation, monitoring patient status, and ensuring patient comfort throughout the surgical process.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Registered Dental Assistant license and radiology certification, along with a high school diploma or equivalent. Strong teamwork, manual dexterity, and basic computer proficiency are required, with oral surgery experience and DAANCE certification preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Oral surgery assistancePatient care documentationIV sedation monitoringInstrument management

Surgery Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Idaho is 95.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.2% of Idaho clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Dentist market look like in Idaho?
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Listed paynot listedDentist median $400k (middle half $300k–$500k)35 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIdaho index 95.5US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Idaho31 active5,806 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment5,806 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
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Benefits & Perks

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (starting at 2 weeks)
6 Annual Paid Holidays
401k with company match
Short/Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
BLS/CPR Certification
Uniforms/Scrubs provided

Living in Caldwell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$376k
Typical market rent
$1,736/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.4
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boise City, ID metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.