Dental Assistant I, II - VNPCC Dental

Southcentral Foundation (SCF); Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 29,921 - 38,903; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Health screening and immunization compliance

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Wasilla is looking for a Dental Assistant I-II to assist in various dental treatments, support dental teams, and engage with the Alaska Native community. Candidates must have BLS certification, complete an approved dental assisting program, and some experience is preferred. The role may require travel to rural field clinics and involves high-level clinical support duties.

Qualifications

• Completion of SCF’s Dental Assistant Training Program or CODA approved dental assisting program or six months outside experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Two years of experience for Dental Assistant II.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers and dental teams in various treatments.
• Travel to rural clinics as needed.
• Perform necessary high-level clinical support duties.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Knowledge of Alaska Native culture

Dental assisting experience

Education

Completion of SCF's Dental Assistant Training Program or CODA approved program

Job description

Benteh Nuutah VNPCC
Wasilla, AK 99654, USA

Description

Dental Assistant I

Hiring Range $21.72 to $28.24

Pay Range $21.72 to $31.50

Dental Assistant II

Hiring Range $24.60 to $32.80

Pay Range $24.60 to $36.90

Hiring Incentive

Sign-on Bonus

Summary of Job Responsibilities

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. SCF Human Resources must receive certification before applicants receive preference.

Employee Health Requirements

Compliance with our Employee Health procedure is a condition of SCF employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment. Jobs designated as a Health Care Personnel (HCP) position, requires that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19.

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