Dental Assistant

Anchorage Pediatric Dentistry

Dental Assistant

Anchorage, AK
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We’re looking for a full-time, friendly dental assistant for our office. Your primary job will be to assist our dentists in serving our patients to ensure they leave our practice with a smile. Additional dental assisting responsibilities include preparing the work area and equipment for exams or procedures, as well as administrative duties like obtaining dental records and scheduling appointments. Job seekers should have superb organizational skills and love talking to people. Ready to join the team? Start your application today! Responsibilities: • Aid dentists and dental hygienists during examinations and procedures by handing them dental instruments and make sure patients’ mouths are comfortable, dry, and accessible to the dentist • Write down treatment information after every visit and ensure patient records include current dental histories • Walk patients through a good oral health care regime so they can maintain a healthy smile • Support staff with administrative duties such as saying hello to patients, answering phones and making appointments for upcoming dental visits, ordering supplies, and handling billing • Get the patient area ready for any examinations or procedures by preparing equipment like x-ray machines, anesthetics, and impression materials and sanitizing and laying out dental instruments Qualifications: • Possess the ability to provide patients with excellent care and service • Applicants should have basic data entry and computer skills • Exemplary interpersonal, communication, and multitasking skills • Associate’s degree from an accredited dental assistance program required • Coronal polished certified preferred • Experience taking x-rays preferred Compensation: $17 - $30 hourly