Dental Assistant
Chiro Match Makers
- Wasilla, AK
- $28.00-32.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Health stipend and dental care
- 401K
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Relocation Assistance
- Monday - Friday / 40 hours a week
- 7:30 am to 4:30 pm or 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Assist dentists during a variety of treatment procedures.
- Take and record patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
- Take dental radiographs proficiently, including Panoramic & CBCT imaging.
- Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures.
- Supervise and train dental assistants in the office.
- Operate ongoing dental assistant training programs -
- For existing clinical employees according to both individual and group needs.
- A community-based course to train new dental assistants for the local dental community.
- Coordinate schedules and ensure that all shifts are covered.
- Prepare and conduct regular dental assistant team meetings and training sessions to review protocols and procedures.
- Actively prepare for practice team meetings and fully participate.
- Manage inventory of dental materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Order dental supplies and maintain dental equipment according to the budget set by the dental office manager.
- Maintain dental records; retrieve dental records when requested.
- Assist with the billing process and insurance claims.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and safety standards.
- Greet patients and prepare them for treatment.
- Address patient concerns and ensure a comfortable and informed experience.
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