Dental Front Desk Assistant

Anchorage Pediatric Dentistry; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking dental practice as a full-time dental assistant! In this role, you'll be the friendly face that helps patients feel comfortable and cared for. You'll assist our skilled dentists during examinations and procedures, ensuring that everything runs smoothly. Your responsibilities will also include handling administrative tasks, preparing the work area, and providing patients with valuable oral health advice. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact on patients' smiles and health. If you have a passion for dental care and enjoy working with people, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited dental assistance program required.
• Excellent multitasking and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during procedures and ensure patient comfort.
• Manage administrative tasks like scheduling and patient communication.
• Prepare work area and equipment for dental exams and procedures.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Dental Assistance

Job description

We’re looking for a full-time, friendly dental assistant for our office. Your primary job will be to assist our dentists in serving our patients to ensure they leave our practice with a smile.

Additional dental assisting responsibilities include preparing the work area and equipment for exams or procedures, as well as administrative duties like obtaining dental records and scheduling appointments. Job seekers should have superb organizational skills and love talking to people. Ready to join the team? Start your application today!

Responsibilities:

1. Help with administrative duties such as welcoming patients, taking phone calls, making appointments for dental visits, ordering supplies, and handling billing.
2. Inform patients about proper oral health care to prevent infections after dental procedures.
3. Give patients advice on a good oral health care regime so they can maintain a healthy smile.
4. Work with dentists and dental hygienists during examinations and procedures by assisting with dental instruments and assure the patients’ mouths are comfortable, dry, and accessible to the dentist.
5. Get the patient area ready for any examinations or procedures by preparing equipment like x-ray machines, anesthetics, and impression materials and sanitizing and laying out dental instruments.

Qualifications:

1. Associate’s degree from an accredited dental assistance program required.
2. Able to perform basic computer and data entry tasks.
3. Possess the ability to provide patients with excellent care and service.
4. Excellent multitasking, interpersonal, and communication skills.
5. Coronal polished certified preferred.
6. Experience taking x-rays preferred.

Compensation:

$17 - $30 hourly