Dental Assistant

WJM Professional Services, LLC; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WJM Professional Services, LLC is recruiting a Dental Assistant for the US Coast Guard in Kodiak, Alaska. The role supports dental providers in delivering safe, high‑quality care within regulatory standards and a disciplined clinical environment.

The position requires a dental assistant certificate or CODA-accredited program, with pathways including military training or Red Cross courses, plus at least one year of recent full‑time experience.

Qualifications

• Certificate or formal training as a Dental Assistant.
• Pathways include CODA-accredited programs, military training, or Red Cross course.
• Minimum one year of full-time Dental Assistant experience in the last two years.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, dental instruments, and materials for patient procedures.
• Assist dentists during examinations, restorations, extrations, and other clinical procedures.
• Take dental radiographs (X‑rays) using proper safety and protection techniques.
• Sterilize, disinfect, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Record patient information, treatment notes, and dental charting accurately in the dental record system.
• Provide patients with pre‑procedure and post‑procedure instructions.
• Manage dental supply inventory and ensure availability of materials.
• Schedule patient appointments and support front‑office administrative duties as needed.
• Maintain infection control and universal precautions in accordance with dental standards.
• Support dental readiness, mass screenings, and preventive services when assigned.

Skills

Dental Assistant experience

Education

CODA-accredited dental assistant program

Military dental assistant/technician program

Red Cross Dental Assistant course

State/accredited dental assistant program (past 12 months)

Job description

Join a winning, innovative team
WJM Professional Services, LLC is a leading healthcare management firm with 20 years of experience providing healthcare personnel, and administrative staffing services to government agencies, including the Defense Health Agency, the United States Air Force, Army, Navy, Coast GuardNational Guard, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

We are currently recruiting for a Dental Assistant at US Coast Guard, Kodiak, AK

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant will support dental providers in delivering safe, efficient, and high‑quality dental care in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), clinic protocols, and regulatory standards.

• Prepare treatment rooms, dental instruments, and materials for patient procedures.
• Assist dentists during examinations, restorations, extractions, and other clinical procedures.
• Take dental radiographs (X‑rays) using proper safety and protection techniques.
• Sterilize, disinfect, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Record patient information, treatment notes, and dental charting accurately in the dental record system.
• Provide patients with pre‑procedure and post‑procedure instructions.
• Manage dental supply inventory and ensure availability of materials.
• Schedule patient appointments and support front‑office administrative duties as needed.
• Maintain infection control and universal precautions in accordance with dental standards.
• Support dental readiness, mass screenings, and preventive services when assigned.

Qualifications

• Certificate or formal training as a Dental Assistant
• Must meet one of the following education or experience pathways: graduation from a CODA‑accredited dental assistant program, completion of a military dental assistant/technician program, or completion of a Red Cross Dental Assistant course—each requiring at least 12 months of experience within the past 36 months; or a minimum of 36 months of Dental Assistant experience in a private practice or military clinic within the past 48 months; or graduation from a state‑accredited dental assistant or dental technology program within the past 12 months.
• Minimum of one (1) year of full‑time Dental Assistant experience within the last two (2) years.
• Ability to maintain required continuing education, if applicable.
• Must successfully pass all WJM & USCG background checks.

Resume Requirements

• Degrees earned
• Complete professional work history
• Professional training/courses completed within the past two years
• Professional affiliations and memberships

WJM is an EEO Employer / Protected Vet/Disabled
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