Compassionate Dental Hygienist for Preventive Care

Alaska Horizon; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center in Alaska is seeking a qualified Dental Hygienist to deliver comprehensive preventive care and patient education in a community health setting.

The role requires a minimum of two years of clinical dental hygiene experience, an Alaska dental hygiene license, and current BLS certification; ADN/BS degrees accepted with appropriate training, with Dentrix software proficiency encouraged.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of dental hygiene experience.
• Alaska dental hygiene license required.
• BS or associates with approved training in dental hygiene.
• Current BLS certification.
• Dental anesthesia license preferred or required where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient medical and dental history for accuracy.
• Provides prophylaxis, fluoride, sealants, and periodontal care.
• Takes vital signs and dental x-rays as needed.
• Maintains patient records in Dentrix and charts dental health.
• Educates patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Collaborates with dentist for referrals when needed.
• Ensures infection control and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Patient Education

Education

BS in Dental Hygiene

AA/AS in Dental Hygiene

Alaska Dental Hygiene License

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Dental Anesthesia License

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center in Alaska is seeking a qualified Dental Hygienist to deliver comprehensive preventive care and patient education in a community health setting.

The role requires a minimum of two years of clinical dental hygiene experience, an Alaska dental hygiene license, and current BLS certification; ADN/BS degrees accepted with appropriate training, with Dentrix software proficiency encouraged.