Dental Assistant Job at PEDIATRIC DENTAL ASSOCIATES, LLC in Anchorage

Are you an experienced dental assistant with a commitment to positive patient experiences? If so, we’d love to talk with you. Our pediatric dental practice needs someone who can provide high-quality dental services to our clients and assist our dentists and dental hygienists with examinations and dental procedures. Our ideal candidate has 2 or more years of dental practicing experience, a coronal polishing license, and excellent customer service, organization, and communication skills. If this sounds like a position you’ll thrive in, we invite you to apply today. Responsibilities: • Greet patients and explain dental care treatment plans so they feel comfortable during the appointment • Adhere to all dental office infection control policies and safety regulations by disinfecting and sterilizing all equipment and instruments after use • Prepare and lay out sterilized equipment, dental instruments, anesthetics, dental supplies, and materials inside treatment rooms for examinations and dental procedures • Assist dentists and dental hygienists during any procedures or examinations by handing off dental instruments, providing suction, and ensuring chair-side accessibility to the team • Enjoy working with children and putting them at ease • Maintaining patient charts including health history, treatment plans, and operative notes • Taking radiographs • Other duties may include answering phones, checking in patients, and scheduling appointments Qualifications: • Superb interpersonal skills, customer service, organization, and excellent communication skills are desired • Proficiency with computers, and experience updating patient histories, and with dental software is necessary Compensation: $18 - $25 hourly

• Enjoy working with children and putting them at ease • Maintaining patient charts including health history, treatment plans, and operative notes • Taking radiographs • Other duties may include answering phones, checking in patients, and scheduling appointments