We are seeking a Dental Assistant to become part of our team, working with US Coast Guard Base Kodiak located in Kodiak, AK.

We are offering a competitive pay and benefits.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, working 8-hours between 7:30am-4:00pm

Full benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401K w/ company match


• 15 PTO days


• 10 paid holidays

Qualifications:

• 1 year of recent dental assisting experience


• Xray certificate


• BLS

Responsibilities:

• To treat all Active-Duty beneficiaries presented for care.


• Select and arrange instruments and prepare setups for patient treatment.


• Assist during patient examination and treatment.


• Assist during administration of anesthesia.


• Assist in placement and removal or sutures.


• Instruct in basic oral hygiene care.


• Prepare restorative and impression materials.


• Dispose of contaminated waste in accordance with the standard procedures of the Dental clinic.


• Load and unload radiographic film cassettes.


• Expose bitewing, periapical and occlusal film utilizing bisecting angle or paralleling radiographic techniques.


• Inventory medicine and drug stocks to ensure adequate supplies and controls.


• Greets and receives patients and directs them to appropriate care.


• Receives and screens telephone calls.