Dental Assistant Apprentice - Mt. Village $2,000 Sign-On

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Alaska; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO beginning 4.5 weeks

Eleven paid holidays

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plans

Employee Wellness Center

Job summary

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Alaska is seeking a Dental Assistant Apprentice for Mountain Village. This full-time role involves performing standard dental assisting duties and supporting a smoothly running clinic with extensive patient interaction.

Preferred candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent and, ideally, have completed a DA Apprenticeship with CPR/BLS and radiology certification within two months of hire. Generous PTO and benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preference for completion of DA Apprenticeship showing competencies in dental assisting.
• Current BLS/CPR and dental radiology certification within 2 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Perform the normal duties of a Dental Assistant in a dental clinic setting.
• Help maintain an efficiently operating Dental Clinic.
• This role involves a high degree of patient interaction.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Patient interaction

BLS/CPR certified

Dental radiology

Dental instruments handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DA Apprenticeship

Job description

## Dental Assistant Apprentice - Mt. Village $2,000 Sign-OnApply: Mountain Village: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR100041We 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:** Perform the normal duties of a Dental Assistant in a dental clinic setting. Help in maintaining an efficiently operating Dental Clinic. This job involves a high degree of patient interaction.**Position Qualifications:*** High school diploma or equivalent.* Prefer completion of DA Apprenticeship showing competencies in all phases of dental assisting as determined by the Dental Assistant Trainer; or have documented training of comparable level.* Current BLS, CPR and dental radiology certification within 2 months of hire date.* Dental equipment and instruments.* Dental anatomy, basic dental instrumentation, basic dental assisting and customer service skills.**Benefits Include**:* Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks* Eleven paid holidays* Comprehensive healthcare coverage* Life and Disability Insurance* Flexible Spending Account* Retirement plans* Employee Wellness CenterCompensation Pay Range Minimum:22.04Employment Type:RegularTime Type:Full timeHours Per Week:40FLSA Exempt:NoYukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative 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]