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Kanakanak Hospital · Dillingham, AK

Dental Assistant

TypeFull time
Experience1+ yrs
EducationHS diploma
PostedJul 28
✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Dental Assistant National Board Certificate (CDA) preferred but not required
Education
✓Must have High School diploma or equivalent.
Qualifications
✓Must have completed an Accredited Dental Assisting course or 1 year of dental chairside experience.
✓Must be a self-starter. Able to work without direct supervision.
✓Knowledge of dental instruments and medical/dental terminology.
✓Knowledge of basic computer skills
✓Must be able to complete Indian Health Service (his) x-ray competency evaluation.
✓Must be able to provide age- specific care to patients of all age levels
✓Must pay attention to detail and assume responsibility for tasks assigned.
+Benefits
Medical, dental and vision
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✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Dental Assistant National Board Certificate (CDA) preferred but not required
Education
✓Must have High School diploma or equivalent.
Qualifications
✓Must have completed an Accredited Dental Assisting course or 1 year of dental chairside experience.
✓Must be a self-starter. Able to work without direct supervision.
✓Knowledge of dental instruments and medical/dental terminology.
✓Knowledge of basic computer skills
✓Must be able to complete Indian Health Service (his) x-ray competency evaluation.
✓Must be able to provide age- specific care to patients of all age levels
✓Must pay attention to detail and assume responsibility for tasks assigned.
+Benefits
Medical, dental and vision
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Full employer posting

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Provides chair-side assistance to dental providers in all phases of restorative, prosthodontic, surgical, endodontic, pediatric and periodontic treatment as provided in general dentistry. Has clinic maintenance and record keeping duties

Must have High School diploma or equivalent. Must have completed an Accredited Dental Assisting course or 1 year of dental chairside experience. Dental Assistant National Board Certificate (CDA) preferred but not required Must be a self-starter.

Able to work without direct supervision. Knowledge of dental instruments and medical/dental terminology. Knowledge of basic computer skills Must be able to complete Indian Health Service (his) x-ray competency evaluation.

Must be able to provide age- specific care to patients of all age levels Must pay attention to detail and assume responsibility for tasks assigned.

Seat patients in the dental chair, prepares them for treatment, and reviews their dental records. Sterilize, disinfect instruments and dental equipment. Provides post-operative instructions and provides oral health care education.

Prepare materials for dental procedures per manufacturers instruction.

About the role

Provides chair-side assistance to dental providers in all phases of restorative, prosthodontic, surgical, endodontic, pediatric and periodontic treatment as provided in general dentistry.