Dental Assistant Trainee: Hands-On Patient Care

Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center is seeking a Dental Assistant Trainee to support licensed dentists and hygienists. You will help prepare patients, update charts, take vital signs, and assist in a range of procedures from fluoride applications to impressions.

Under supervision, you\'ll maintain a sterile field, participate in four-handed dentistry, provide basic patient education, and help with referrals, scheduling, and documentation while adhering to HIPAA and safety standards in a busy

Qualifications

• Entry-level to 11 months of dental assistant experience preferred.
• Must have or obtain CPR/BLS upon hire.
• Bilingual abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental encounters; update charts and record chief complaints.
• Capture dental diagnostic x-rays; perform point-of-care testing as needed.
• Assist dentist, hand instruments, and maintain sterile field.
• Provide basic patient education on hygiene, care, and post-op instructions.
• Follow HIPAA rules and assist with referrals and scheduling.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center is seeking a Dental Assistant Trainee to support licensed dentists and hygienists. You will help prepare patients, update charts, take vital signs, and assist in a range of procedures from fluoride applications to impressions.

Under supervision, you\'ll maintain a sterile field, participate in four-handed dentistry, provide basic patient education, and help with referrals, scheduling, and documentation while adhering to HIPAA and safety standards in a busy