Dental Assistant - Chairside Support in Community Health

Southcentral Foundation (SCF); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Southcentral Foundation (SCF) is seeking a Dental Assistant I-II responsible for assisting dental providers and teams in multiple treatments including preventive and restorative care. This role may involve traveling to rural field clinics.

Qualifications include completion of a dental assistant training program, BLS certification, and cultural competence in working with Alaska Native communities. The positions provide opportunities for growth and progression based on demonstrated abilities.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) approved dental assisting program.
• Two years of experience performing Dental Assistant duties preferred.
• Compliance with health procedures and documentation of required immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers and dental teams in various treatment procedures.
• Travel to rural field clinics as part of the itinerant dental program.
• Perform high-level clinical support duties for specialty dentists.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Cultural understanding of Alaska Native people

Education

Completion of SCF’s Dental Assistant Training Program or equivalent

Tools

BCU Approval

ICPA Approval

Job description

Southcentral Foundation (SCF) is seeking a Dental Assistant I-II responsible for assisting dental providers and teams in multiple treatments including preventive and restorative care. This role may involve traveling to rural field clinics.

Qualifications include completion of a dental assistant training program, BLS certification, and cultural competence in working with Alaska Native communities. The positions provide opportunities for growth and progression based on demonstrated abilities.