Dental Assistant - Clinical Support & Readiness (Kodiak, AK)

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

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.