Certified Dental Assistant

Vesa Health & Technology is seeking a qualified Dental Assistant for the Coast Guard Clinic in Ketchikan, AK.

Rewarding opportunity to provide care for our Nation's Military Members!

No patient quotas or sales goals! Very professional, low stress work environment! All patients are active duty Coast Guard members.

Mon-Friday, 7:30am-4pm.

Position offers:

• Excellent Pay starting rate is over $33/hr
• 3 weeks vacation Paid Time Off
• Full Benefits
• 11 Paid holidays
• 7 paid sick days
• 401k with 2% match
• LOW stress environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 year Dental assistant experience
• Formal training as a dental assistant
• X-ray certification (we can help you obtain if needed)
• BLS (we can help you obtain if needed)
• Must pass background investigation

Summary of Duties:

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Routine workload will be in response to government demand in the form of Dental Officer prescription and the regularly scheduled dental checkups and maintenance program of all residents. Primary workload is a result of appointments for outpatient and inpatient clients in response to the dental clinic's approved dental treatment schedule.
• The Dental Assistant is responsible for a full range of dental assistant procedures in support of the Dental Office: examinations, delivery of treatment under the "four handed dentistry" format
• Provide for the examination, treatment, and disposition of patients compatible with the Dental Clinic's operating capacity and equipment.
• Coordinate with other health care departments and the clinic staff to provide complete care to patients.
• Maintain patient records in accordance with external accreditation organizations and established Coast Guard dental records maintenance requirements.
• Select and arrange instruments and prepare setups for patient treatment.
• Assist during patient examination and treatment.
• Prepare restorative and impression materials.
• Expose bitewing, periapical and occlusal film utilizing bisecting angle or paralleling radiographic techniques.

Benefits:

• 401(k) 2% match
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Certified Dental Assistant (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Radiation Health & Safety Certification (Preferred)