Dental Assistant Apprentice - Hooper Bay $2,000 Sign-On

YKHC Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Hooper Bay (AK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Eleven paid holidays

Healthcare coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plans

Employee Wellness Center

Job summary

YKHC Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation in rural Alaska offers a Dental Assistant Apprentice program. You will train in practical skills and help maintain an efficiently operating dental clinic as you work toward full qualification.

Employment is full-time, fixed-term with 40 hours per week. We provide generous PTO (4.5 weeks), eleven holidays, comprehensive healthcare, life and disability insurance, a Flexible Spending Account, retirement plans, and access to an employee Wellness Center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer 6 months of work experience.
• CPR and Radiology certification must be acquired within 2 months of hire date.
• Familiarity with dental equipment and instruments.
• Understanding dental anatomy and basic instrument handling.

Responsibilities

• Train in practical skills to become a qualified Dental Assistant.
• Assist in maintaining an efficiently operating dental clinic.

Skills

CPR

Radiology certification

Dental assisting

Dental anatomy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dental equipment

Dental instruments

Job description

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us! The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary

Trains in the practical skills and knowledge necessary to become a fully qualified Dental Assistant, while assisting in maintaining an efficiently operating dental clinic.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer 6 months of work experience.
• Must be able to acquire CPR and Radiology certification within 2 months of hire date.
• Dental equipment and instruments.
• Dental anatomy, basic dental instrumentation, basic dental assisting

Benefits

• Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center

Compensation

Pay Range Minimum: 20.46

Employment Information

Employment Type: Apprentice (Fixed Term) Time Type: Full time Hours Per Week: 40 FLSA Exempt: No

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affiliation Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly. Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants. For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at [e-mail] Join YKHC, a Tribal Health Organization serving 58 tribes in southwest Alaska. We offer comprehensive healthcare, from community clinics to a regional hospital, dental, behavioral health, and more. Come be part of our team!