Dental Assistant

Job Overview

Dental Assistant – Join a Team That Takes Pride in Its Work!

Pay: $19–$25 per hour, based on experience

Are you the kind of person who notices what needs to be done, enjoys working with people, and takes pride in doing a job well? Do you want to work with a team that values growth, teamwork, and genuinely taking care of patients?

Woodside Dental Group is looking for a dependable, motivated dental assistant to join our growing team in Anchorage!

We're a well-established, four-doctor practice, with a beautiful, modern facility and a team that believes great dentistry starts with great people. We're looking for someone who wants to contribute, keep learning, and be part of a team that takes pride in what we do.

What makes Woodside different?

We take our culture seriously. Our five core values guide how we treat our patients and each other:

• Progress: We keep learning, improving, and finding better ways to do things.
• Empathy: We treat patients and teammates with compassion, patience, and respect.
• Accountability: We take ownership of our responsibilities and follow through.
• Reliability: We show up prepared, on time, and ready to contribute.
• Listening: We communicate, consider other perspectives, and work through challenges together.

We believe work should be a place where you feel supported, appreciated, challenged, and proud of what you accomplish.

What you'll do

• Assist doctors during a variety of dental procedures while anticipating their needs.
• Prepare, clean, and turn over operatories efficiently.
• Take high-quality digital radiographs and help with other clinical procedures within your training and scope of practice.
• Help patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for.
• Maintain accurate records and follow infection-control and sterilization protocols.
• Stay organized, manage changing priorities, and keep the day moving.
• Communicate with doctors and teammates to solve problems and support one another.
• Take ownership of your work and look for ways to improve.

Who we're looking for

We want someone who is both a great teammate and a strong individual contributor.

You might be a great fit if you:

• Take initiative and notice what needs to be done without waiting to be asked.
• Enjoy working in a busy environment where the day moves quickly.
• Are dependable, organized, and attentive to details.
• Communicate well, accept feedback, and are willing to learn new approaches.
• Care about doing things correctly, even when nobody is watching.
• Can adapt when the schedule changes without losing sight of patient care.
• Treat patients and coworkers with kindness and respect.

Experience: At least six months of dental assisting experience preferred. Implant experience is a plus. We're especially interested in candidates who demonstrate strong work ethic, reliability, and a willingness to learn.

Our office

We invest in providing our team with the tools and environment to do their best work:

• Modern, beautiful facility
• Digital radiographs and intraoral scanners
• 3D imaging and printing
• Intraoral cameras and large screens in every treatment room
• Open Dental practice management software
• A collaborative team that values professional development and continuous improvement

Compensation and benefits

• $19–$25 per hour, based on experience
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee and family dental discount
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance
• On-the-job training and opportunities for advancement
• Quarterly team fun activities and monthly department development meetings
• An oversized break room with a kitchen, coffee bar, on-site laundry, and personal storage

Schedule

We offer an alternating schedule designed to provide a four-day weekend every other week.

Our regular office hours are Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Ready to join us?

If you want to work somewhere that values initiative, teamwork, personal growth, and doing things right, we'd love to hear from you!

Please complete our Culture Index survey as part of your application:
https://go.cultureindex.com/p/MlhhNzFKE50CAOHvgu9d

We look forward to learning more about you!

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance

Application Question(s):

• Only applicants who have completed our culture survey will be considered. Copy and paste this link into a web browser to access survey https://go.cultureindex.com/p/MlhhNzFKE50CAOHvgu9d

Experience:

• Dental office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $25