Dental Assistant

Job Description:
Soldotna Dental Clinic is now seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team! We would prefer experience but are willing to train the right person. 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, and a 401K.

If you are hard working, 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