Dental Assistant — Multisite 4-Handed Dentistry

SEARHC; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 35,817 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Health insurance

Dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Job summary

SEARHC seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists and the dental team, prepare treatment operatories, and assist with various dental clinics. The role involves chair-side assistance, instrument setup, radiographs, and maintaining sterilization standards.

The position emphasizes patient education, coordination of appointment types, and ensuring smooth clinic operations across general, pediatric, and orthodontic services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Dental Assistant Training certification required.
• Dental Assistant 1 Competency form completed.
• Sterilization Course completed.
• Indian Health Service Radiology Certificate or equivalent.
• BLS required within 90 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Greets, seats and prepares patient in appropriate treatment operatory and sets up operatories.
• Assists at chair-side using four-handed techniques and maintains sterilization areas.
• Travels with providers to provide coverage at other clinics.
• Maintain Dental Electronic Health Record basics (charting, scheduling, medical alerts).
• Setup for pediatric, orthodontic, and general dental appointments as needed.

Skills

Chair Side Dental assisting

Dental Radiology

Infection Control

Communication skills

Hand-eye coordination

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant Training certificate

Dental Assistant 1 Competency form

Sterilization Course

Indian Health Service Radiology Certificate or equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

SEARHC seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists and the dental team, prepare treatment operatories, and assist with various dental clinics. The role involves chair-side assistance, instrument setup, radiographs, and maintaining sterilization standards.

The position emphasizes patient education, coordination of appointment types, and ensuring smooth clinic operations across general, pediatric, and orthodontic services.