Dental Assistant

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC); Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 34,440 - 43,917; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental and vision benefits

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Long and short-term disability

Job summary

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is seeking a Dental Assistant in Juneau, Alaska. The role involves assisting dentists with patient care across all age groups, supporting the daily operation of the Dental Clinic, and ensuring a high standard of care.

Education requirements include a high school diploma and preferred CPR certification. Join SEARHC for a career filled with valuable experience and generous benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and more.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CPR certificate preferred.
• BLS required within 90 days of start.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every 3 years.
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists with direct patient care and day-to-day operation of the Dental Clinic.
• Prepare operatory in advance of appointments including instruments and supplies.
• Assist at chair-side using 4-handed techniques, including passing instruments and maintaining dry field.
• Record examination results using proper charting protocol.
• Perform routine maintenance of dental equipment.

Skills

Strong oral & written communication skills

Advanced levels of hand & eye coordination skills

Working level of organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certificate

BLS certification

Tools

Dental radiology

Job description

Pay Range: $25.00 - $31.88. Develop the skills necessary to facilitate delivery of dental services by assisting the dentists with direct patient care (infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric) and the day‑to‑day operation of the Dental Clinic.

SEARHC is a non‑profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short‑term disability, and more.

Key Essential Functions And Accountabilities Of The Job

• Greets, seats and prepares patient in appropriate treatment operatory.
• Prepares operatory in advance of appointment including instruments, radiographs, hand pieces, charts and supplies.
• Assists at chair‑side using 4‑handed techniques including tissue retraction, operatory air/water syringe and high‑speed evacuation, passing instruments, preparing dental materials, maintaining dry field, etc.
• Verbally relays post‑treatment instruction to patients.
• Records examination results using proper charting protocol; completes progress notes when appropriate.
• Responsible for basic laboratory procedures including custom acrylic trays fabrication, occlusal guard fabrication, pouring and trimming of diagnostic casts.
• Cleans, prepares, and maintains operatories, lab, central sterilization and tray set‑up area.
• Prepares and maintains trays, tubs, instrument packs, mobile carts and supplies in an organized and uniform manner.
• Performs routine basic maintenance of dental equipment hand pieces, autoclave, automatic X‑ray developer, high‑speed evacuation, etc.
• Takes impressions and bite registrations.
• Places and removes orthodontic ligatures, bands, separators and appliances as directed by treating dentist.

Other Functions

• Accompanies dentist on village field trips throughout the year.
• Participates in Community Prevention activities (school screening, Headstart, Oral Health Programs, Health Fairs, etc.).
• In the absence of the receptionist, answers the telephone, directs calls, takes messages, manages appointment book, and maintains patient flow.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CPR certificate preferred.
• BLS required within 90 days of start.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every 3 years.
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year.

Experience Required

• None.

Knowledge of

• Chair Side Dental assisting.
• Dental Radiology.
• Infection Control.

Skills In

• Strong oral & written communication skills.
• Advanced levels of hand & eye coordination skills.
• Working level of organizational skills.

Ability to

• Communicate with patients and staff.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Treat patients and staff with respect.

Position Information

Work Shift: OT 10/40.