Dental Assistant

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn)

Juneau (AK)

On-site

USD 34,440 - 43,917

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Health insurance

Dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Long- and short-term disability

Job summary

SEARHC in Alaska is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists in direct patient care across age groups and assist with daily clinic operations.

You will prepare treatment operatories, assist at chair-side with four-handed techniques, and relay post-treatment instructions to patients while maintaining instruments, charts, and supplies for efficient workflow.

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

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.
Accompanies dentist on village field trips throughout the year.
Participates in Community Prevention activities i.e. 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

Skills

Communication skills

Hand-eye coordination

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certificate

BLS within 90 days

Clinical Competency within 3 months

High Risk Competency within 3 months

Job description

Pay Range:$25.00 - $31.88Develop 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 i.e. 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

Additional Details:

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required