Dental Assistant: Chairside Care, Radiology & Sterilization

Akahi Associates/Kako'o Services, LLC; Fort Wainwright (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Sick leave

401(K) matching

Job summary

Akahi Associates/Kako'o Services, LLC is seeking a Dental Assistant in Fort Wainwright, AK. Responsibilities include performing chair side assistance, managing radiology tasks, and instructing patients on proper dental care. Candidates should be graduates from formal dental assistant programs and possess CPR certification. A minimum of six months of clinical experience is required. The position offers various benefits including vacation and health options. The working hours are typically Monday to Friday between 0600 and 2200.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months of clinical dental assisting experience within the last three years.
• Training must meet or exceed 42 C.F.R. requirements.
• CPR certification approved by American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Perform chair side dental assisting and radiology.
• Obtain and record medical history of patients.
• Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical trays.
• Assist dentist during procedures and instruct patients on care.

Skills

Clinical dental assisting experience

Radiology

Patient care and instruction

Education

Graduate from a formal dental assistant training program

Certification in basic CPR

Tools

Dental X-ray equipment

Job description

Akahi Associates/Kako'o Services, LLC is seeking a Dental Assistant in Fort Wainwright, AK. Responsibilities include performing chair side assistance, managing radiology tasks, and instructing patients on proper dental care. Candidates should be graduates from formal dental assistant programs and possess CPR certification. A minimum of six months of clinical experience is required. The position offers various benefits including vacation and health options. The working hours are typically Monday to Friday between 0600 and 2200.