Dental Assistant - Multi-Clinic Support & Growth

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC); Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

SEARHC is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and the dental team in Southeast Alaska. The role includes chairside patient care, radiographs, sterilization, and clinic operations across general, pediatric, and orthodontic settings.

Responsibilities include setup for appointments, infection control, and collaboration with providers while traveling to cover multiple clinics. Requires completion of Dental Assistant Training and BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate of completion of Dental Assistant Training.
• Completion of Dental Assistant 1 Competency form.
• Completion of Sterilization Course.
• Indian Health Service Radiology Certificate or equivalent.
• BLS required within 90 days of start.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years.
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year.

Responsibilities

• Greets, seats and prepares patient in appropriate treatment operatory.
• Prepares operatory in advance of appointment including instruments, radiographs, hand pieces, charts & supplies.
• Assists at chair-side using 4-handed techniques.
• Cleans, prepares, and maintains operatories, lab, central sterilization and tray set up area.
• Travels with providers to provide coverage at other clinics.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Dental radiology

Infection control

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Dental Assistant Training

Dental Assistant 1 Competency

Sterilization Course

IHS Radiology Certificate

BLS within 90 days

Clinical Competency

High Risk Competency

Job description

SEARHC is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and the dental team in Southeast Alaska. The role includes chairside patient care, radiographs, sterilization, and clinic operations across general, pediatric, and orthodontic settings.

Responsibilities include setup for appointments, infection control, and collaboration with providers while traveling to cover multiple clinics. Requires completion of Dental Assistant Training and BLS within 90 days.