Dental Assistant

Paul B Gabriel DMD PC; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul B Gabriel DMD PC is seeking an outstanding Dental Assistant to join our private practice with a strong reputation for quality care in Alaska. The successful candidate will provide chair-side support, ensure patient comfort, and help maintain a welcoming dental home.

Requirements include at least 1 year of dental assisting experience, an X-ray license, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills with patients and team members.

Qualifications

• 1 year dental assisting experience required.
• X-ray license and Hep vaccine verification available upon request.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations in a clinical setting.
• Good computer skills are important for patient records and scheduling.
• Excellent communication and people skills with patients and team.
• Attention to detail and reliable, well-organized.
• High school diploma; dental assistant school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients to the dental office and prepare them for treatments or checkups.
• Prepare instruments, equipment and materials needed for procedures.
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations.
• Assist the dentist through four-handed dentistry.
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked.
• Schedule appointments and maintain patient records and payments.

Skills

1 year experience

X-ray license

Hepatitis vaccine verified

Sterilization knowledge

Health & safety

Computer skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Well-organized

Education

High school diploma; dental assistant school preferred

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for a great opportunity in a dental home? Our practice is looking for an outstanding Dental Assistant to join our team. We are a private practice with a great reputation for quality care, and we would love for you to join us!

The right person for our team will:

• Have strong clinical skills


• Have excellent communication skills with patients and the rest of our team


• Have the desire to learn and grow within their role


• Have a great attitude

Our Core Values are behind everything we do, including hiring. We are committed to:

• Innovation


• Communication


• Commitment


• Appreciation


• Professionalism

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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


• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked


• Schedule appointments


• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills Preferred/ Requirements:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)


• Must have X-ray license and verification of Hep vaccine available upon request


• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods


• Understanding of health & safety regulations


• Good computer skills


• Excellent communication and people skills


• Attention to detail


• Well-organized and reliable


• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred

We are looking forward to hearing from you soon!