Dental Assistant

Aurora Family Dentistry; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Careers Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Aurora Family Dentistry is seeking a qualified Dental Assistant to join our team in Anchorage. You will support the dentist during exams and procedures, and handle administrative tasks like scheduling appointments.

The ideal candidate has an associate’s degree from a CODA-certified program and prior experience as a Dental Assistant. If you’re friendly and committed to creating a great dental experience, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from a school certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to provide high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable.
• Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have.
• Take vital signs and accurately record medical history.
• Prep sterilized equipment and make it available to the dentist for exams and procedures.
• Assist the dentist during procedures and exams.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies.
• Schedule appointments.

Skills

Computer data entry

Communication and customer service

High-quality patient care

Education

Associate’s Degree from CODA-certified program

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Careers Advancement Opportunities


• Flexible Scheduling


• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and caring Dental Assistant to join our team! As a Dental Assistant, you will provide top-notch dental care that makes our clients feel like family. You will provide assistance to the dentist during exams and procedures and complete administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments. The ideal candidate has an associate's degree from a certified school and previous experience as a Dental Assistant. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable


• Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have


• Take vital signs and accurately record medical history


• Prep sterilized equipment and make it available to the dentist for exams and procedures


• Assist the dentist during procedures and exams


• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies


• Schedule appointments

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from a school certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation


• Strong computer and data entry skills


• Excellent communication and customer service skills


• Ability to provide high-quality patient care