Dental Assistant I, II -Family Dental

Southcentral Foundation; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Dental Assistant I-II is responsible for assisting providers and dental teams in chairside duties across a wide range of general dentistry services. The incumbent may travel to rural field clinics to perform these duties as part of the itinerant program.

Dental Assistant II adds higher-level clinical support and progression toward greater independence. Native preference and employee health requirements are emphasized by SCF.

Qualifications

• Completion of SCF’s Dental Assistant Training Program or CODA-approved program or six months outside dental assistant experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required; ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO and PALS as required for specialty and scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers and dental teams in chairside duties across preventive, restorative, prosthodontic, surgical, endodontic, interceptive orthodontic, and periodontal treatments.
• Travel to rural field clinics as part of the itinerant dental program when required.
• Support integrated dental care teams and specialty dentists with high-level clinical duties.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Team collaboration

Patient care support

Education

SCF Dental Assistant Training Program

CODA-approved dental assisting program

Six months dental assistant experience

BLS certification

ACLS

NRP

ATLS

ALSO

PALS

Tools

BLS

Job description

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Dental Assistant I-II is responsible for assisting providers, and dental teams in chairside assistance and related duties in all aspects of preventive, restorative, prosthodontic, surgical, endodontic, interceptive orthodontic, and periodontal treatment as provided in general dentistry. In association with the itinerant dental program, the incumbent may also travel to rural field clinics to perform these duties.

Additional job responsibilities for a Dental Assistant II:

Dental Assistant II is highly skilled in assisting the integrated dental care teams and specialty dentists and performs various high-level clinical support duties.

This position has two (2) levels designed to provide progressively more responsible and independent work experiences. Progression between job levels is based on the demonstrated ability to successfully handle more progressively responsible assignments.

Qualifications:

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s Vision of, “A Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness” and SCF’s Mission of, “Working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services”:

• Completion of SCF’s Dental Assistant Training Program; OR completion of a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) approved dental assisting program; OR six months of outside dental assistant experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO and PALS as required for specialty and any certification relating to the scope of practice as required.

Additional Qualifications for Dental Assistant II: Meets all requirements of Dental Assistant I in addition to the following:

• Two (2) years of experience performing Dental Assistant duties; OR demonstrated proficiency as a Dental Assistant I at SCF.

Native Preference:

Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting and training.

Employee Health Requirements:

To protect the health of customer-owners and employees, Southcentral Foundation (SCF) requires health screenings and immunizations for all new and current employees. SCF's philosophy of care is built on creating and maintaining trusting relationships with customer-owners, and a healthy workforce is an important part of that commitment.

Following SCF's Employee Health Procedure, including all required job-related health screenings and immunizations, is a condition of employment. The procedure is based on the latest scientific evidence and recommendations from public health experts.

New employees must complete all required health screenings and immunizations before their first day of work. Current employees must complete any additional screenings or immunizations that become necessary due to workplace conditions, public health concerns, or newly available vaccines that help protect coworkers and the community.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

BCU Approval

ICPA Approval

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