Princess Dental Staffing
Experienced Dental Assistant - Solstice Dentistry - Anchorage, AK
- Permanent Dental Hygienist Job
- Anchorage, AK
Job Description
We are a small, locally owned dental practice focused on patient needs and are looking for an outstanding, reliable, experienced dental assistant who will make the patient's experience comfortable, and efficient. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail and hand skills. You should be able to maintain an excellent attitude, work well with others, and respect dental office regulations and guidelines. We would like a flexible part-time assistant for about 4 days a week. Pay depending on experience, higher pay negotiable for very experienced assistants.
Responsibilities
Welcome customers in the dental office
Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Remain flexible to schedule changes, emergencies.
Skills
Proven experience as dental assistant
Ability to learn new procedures and dentist preferences
Experience with endodontics, making temporary crowns, oral surgery preferred
Experience covering front desk tasks for scheduling, answering phones and taking payments preferrred
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Ability to fabricate basic lab products preferred: models, bleaching trays, nightguards, etc.
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills, Dentrix experience preferred
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
Anchorage, AK 99504: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
