Dental Front Desk Assistant

Anchorage Pediatric Dentistry

Dental Front Desk 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: • Help with administrative duties such as welcoming patients, taking phone calls, making appointments for dental visits, ordering supplies, and handling billing • Inform patients about proper oral health care to prevent infections after dental procedures • Give patients advice on a good oral health care regime so they can maintain a healthy smile • Work with dentists and dental hygienists during examinations and procedures by assisting with dental instruments and assure the patients’ mouths are comfortable, dry, and accessible to the dentist • 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: • Associate’s degree from an accredited dental assistance program required • Able to perform basic computer and data entry tasks • Possess the ability to provide patients with excellent care and service • Excellent multitasking, interpersonal, and communication skills • Coronal polished certified preferred • Experience taking x-rays preferred Compensation: $17 - $30 hourly