Dental Assistant I-II: Field Clinic Travel Pro

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 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.