Dental Assistant

Job Description:
Soldotna Dental Clinic is now seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team! We are looking for a great work ethic, desire to learn, and a positive attitude.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year chairside assisting experience. We need someone who has great attention to detail, values teamwork and communication, and enjoys a fast-paced work environment while taking time to make sure each patient’s needs are met.

Since we are a privately owned practice, we are committed to providing exceptional care and building lasting relationships with our patients, so great communication skills and a love for interacting with people is an absolute essential.

We offer competitive wages, dental benefits, PTO, 401(k), and 401(k) matching.

If you are hardworking, responsible, friendly, and are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care, we want to meet you!

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients to the office.
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort.
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed.
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations.
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry.
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed.
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions.
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked.
• Update and maintain accurate patient records.

Skills
The ideal candidate should possess:

• Proven experience as dental assistant preferred.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus.
• Good computer skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Well-organized and reliable.
• High school diploma

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person