Dental Assistant

Vesa Health & Technology is seeking a qualified, Registered Dental Assistant for the Coast Guard Clinic in Ketchikan, AK. Rewarding opportunity to provide care for our Nation's Military Members! No patient quotas or sales goals! Very professional, low stress work environment! All patients are active duty Coast Guard members. Mon-Friday, 7:30am-4pm.

Position offers:

Excellent Pay starting rate is over $33/hr 3 weeks vacation Paid Time Off Full Benefits 11 Paid holidays 7 paid sick days 401k with 2% match

Minimum Qualifications:

1 year Dental assistant experience X-ray certification (we can help you obtain if needed) BLS (we can help you obtain if needed) Must pass background investigation Summary of Duties Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Routine workload will be in response to government demand in the form of Dental Officer prescription and the regularly scheduled dental checkups and maintenance program of all residents. Primary workload is a result of appointments for outpatient and inpatient clients in response to the dental clinic's approved dental treatment schedule. The Dental Assistant is responsible for a full range of dental assistant procedures in support of the

Dental Office:

examinations, delivery of treatment under the "four handed dentistry" format The Dental Assistant shall refer patients who present with a complaint to staff dentists for evaluation and continuation of care and shall attend multidisciplinary treatment team meetings on behalf of the dental officers. To treat all Active Duty beneficiaries presented for care. Provide for the examination, treatment, and disposition of patients compatible with the Dental Clinic's operating capacity and equipment. Coordinate with other health care departments and the clinic staff to provide complete care to patients. Maintain patient records in accordance with external accreditation organizations and established Coast Guard dental records maintenance requirements. Select and arrange instruments and prepare setups for patient treatment. Assist during patient examination and treatment. Prepare restorative and impression materials. Expose bitewing, periapical and occlusal film utilizing bisecting angle or paralleling radiographic techniques. Perform radiographic darkroom procedures to include manual and automatic film processing.

Job Type:

Full-time Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) 2% match 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Prescription drug insurance Vision insurance

License/Certification:

Certified Dental Assistant (Preferred) BLS Certification (Preferred) Radiation Health & Safety Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person