Dental Assistant: 4-Handed Care & Clinic Support

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus after 12 months

Health insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists at the Juneau clinic. The role includes chair-side assisting, operatory prep, radiographs, sterilization, and efficient patient care delivery.

Required are Dental Assistant training or equivalent, BLS within 90 days, and IHS radiology certification. Travel to other SEARHC clinics is up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Formal Dental Assistant training or certification.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• IHS Radiology Certification within 3 months of hire.
• Sterile processing competency within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for treatment in the operatory.
• Prepare instruments, charts, radiographs, and supplies for procedures.
• Assist chair-side using 4-handed technique.
• Maintain operatory, sterilization area, and lab setups.
• Assist for pediatric and orthodontic appointments as needed.
• Support travel to other clinics for coverage.

Skills

Chair-side dental assisting

Infection control

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

Dental Assistant Training

BLS Certification

Radiology Certification (IHS)

Sterile Processing competency

Tools

Radiography equipment

Sterilization processes

Job description

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists at the Juneau clinic. The role includes chair-side assisting, operatory prep, radiographs, sterilization, and efficient patient care delivery.

Required are Dental Assistant training or equivalent, BLS within 90 days, and IHS radiology certification. Travel to other SEARHC clinics is up to 20%.