Dental Assistant I

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4.5 weeks

11 paid holidays

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

Retirement plan

Wellness center

Job summary

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is seeking a Dental Assistant I for a full-time position in Bethel, Alaska. You will perform standard dental assisting duties in a busy clinic and support an efficiently run dental department.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a DA apprenticeship or similar training, and current BLS/CPR with dental radiology certification within 2 months of hire. Generous PTO and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• DA Apprenticeship or equivalent training preferred.
• 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 in maintaining an efficiently operating Dental Clinic.
• This role involves a high degree of patient interaction.

Skills

Patient interaction

Customer service

Dental assisting basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DA Apprenticeship or equivalent training

BLS/CPR and dental radiology certification

Tools

Dental equipment and instruments

Job description

## Dental Assistant IApply: St. Mary's: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR100045We 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]