Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a Dental Assistant to become part of our team, working with the U.S. Coast Guard Base Kodiak in Kodiak, AK.
Competitive pay and benefits.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, working 8-hours between 6:00am-4:30pm
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
- Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI), or the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
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.
Company DescriptionSterling Medical is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to government agencies, HMO's, hospitals, and clinics nationwide with over 30 years of experience matching qualified healthcare providers throughout the United States and with facilities around the world. We offer permanent and locum tenens opportunities in many attractive living locations, including the U.S., 4 U.S. territories, and 13 overseas nations. Sterling Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Description
Sterling Medical is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to government agencies, HMO's, hospitals, and clinics nationwide with over 30 years of experience matching qualified healthcare providers throughout the United States and with facilities around the world. We offer permanent and locum tenens opportunities in many attractive living locations, including the U.S., 4 U.S. territories, and 13 overseas nations. Sterling Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.