Dental Assistant

Southcentral Foundation (SCF); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Southcentral Foundation (SCF) is seeking a Dental Assistant I-II responsible for assisting dental providers and teams in multiple treatments including preventive and restorative care. This role may involve traveling to rural field clinics.

Qualifications include completion of a dental assistant training program, BLS certification, and cultural competence in working with Alaska Native communities. The positions provide opportunities for growth and progression based on demonstrated abilities.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) approved dental assisting program.
• Two years of experience performing Dental Assistant duties preferred.
• Compliance with health procedures and documentation of required immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers and dental teams in various treatment procedures.
• Travel to rural field clinics as part of the itinerant dental program.
• Perform high-level clinical support duties for specialty dentists.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Cultural understanding of Alaska Native people

Education

Completion of SCF’s Dental Assistant Training Program or equivalent

Tools

BCU Approval

ICPA Approval

Job description

Overview

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Dental Assistant I-II is responsible for assisting providers, and dental teams in chairside assistance and related duties in all aspects of preventive, restorative, prosthodontic, surgical, endodontic, interceptive orthodontic, and periodontal treatment as provided in general dentistry. In association with the itinerant dental program, the incumbent may also travel to rural field clinics to perform these duties.

Additional Job Responsibilities for a Dental Assistant II

Dental Assistant II is highly skilled in assisting the integrated dental care teams and specialty dentists and performs various high-level clinical support duties.

This position has two (2) levels designed to provide progressively more responsible and independent work experiences. Progression between job levels is based on the demonstrated ability to successfully handle more progressively responsible assignments.

Qualifications

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s Vision of, “A Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness” and SCF’s Mission of, “Working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services”.

• Completion of SCF’s Dental Assistant Training Program; or completion of a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) approved dental assisting program; or six months of outside dental assistant experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO and PALS as required for specialty and any certification relating to the scope of practice as required.

Additional Qualifications for Dental Assistant II:

• Two (2) years of experience performing Dental Assistant duties; or demonstrated proficiency as a Dental Assistant I at SCF.

Native Preference

Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting and training.

Employee Health Requirements

Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of SCF employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment. Jobs designated as a Health Care Personnel (HCP) position requires that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella), Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required.

Licenses & Certifications

• BCU Approval
• ICPA Approval

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