Traveling Dental Assistant – Community Care & DANB Path

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Alaska; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 7% employer contribution

Parental Leave

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (

OPM medical plan options access

Life insurance at 2.5x annual salary

AD&D, short-term & long-term disabled

Paid time off & 13 holidays

Free gym membership

EAP

Tuition assistance

Leadership development

IHS/NHSC loan repayment eligibility

Relocation housing assistance (ocas.

Job summary

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) is seeking a Dental Assistant to support Dentists, Health Aide Therapists, and Hygienists in delivering high-quality dental care. The role involves clinical assistance, patient care, and administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations and patient satisfaction.

The position supports ongoing training toward DANB certification and requires a high school diploma with at least one year of related experience; certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of related experience required.
• Dental assisting certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports dentists and dental providers during procedures to ensure efficient clinical workflow.
• Prepares patients for treatment and sterilizes instruments; sets up trays and materials.
• Records patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
• Exposes and processes dental X-rays in accordance with regulations and protocols.
• Takes preliminary impressions and bite registrations for study models.
• Assists with laboratory tasks including pouring and trimming study casts; fabricating trays and temporary restorations.
• Provides patient education on oral hygiene and postoperative care instructions.
• Schedules appointments and maintains accurate clerical records including coding and chart documentation.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assisting certification preferred

Job description

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) is seeking a Dental Assistant to support Dentists, Health Aide Therapists, and Hygienists in delivering high-quality dental care. The role involves clinical assistance, patient care, and administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations and patient satisfaction.

The position supports ongoing training toward DANB certification and requires a high school diploma with at least one year of related experience; certification is preferred.