Compassionate Dental Assistant — Patient Care & Procedures

Anchorage Pediatric Dentistry; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Anchorage Pediatric Dentistry in Anchorage, Alaska, is hiring a personable dental assistant to provide extraordinary customer service to patients. The role includes preparing the patient area for examinations, assisting with administrative duties, and advising patients on oral health care routines.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent multitasking skills and the ability to assist dental staff effectively. Compensation is competitive, with pay ranging from $18 to $30 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide superb patient care and customer service.
• Excellent multitasking, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Basic data entry and computer skills.
• Coronal polished certification preferred.
• Experience taking X‑rays preferred.
• Previous dental assisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the patient area for exams and procedures.
• Assist with administrative duties, including scheduling appointments.
• Record treatment information after each visit.
• Advise patients on proper oral health care routines.
• Assist dentists and hygienists during examinations and procedures.
• Assist with the creation of treatment plans.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Job description

Anchorage Pediatric Dentistry in Anchorage, Alaska, is hiring a personable dental assistant to provide extraordinary customer service to patients. The role includes preparing the patient area for examinations, assisting with administrative duties, and advising patients on oral health care routines.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent multitasking skills and the ability to assist dental staff effectively. Compensation is competitive, with pay ranging from $18 to $30 per hour, based on experience.