Dental Assistant: Patient Care Pro with Clinic Travel

SEARHC; Alaska; On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

SEARHC is seeking a Dental Assistant in Alaska to support dentists in direct patient care across Southeast clinics. You’ll assist chairside, take radiographs, prepare operatories, and help with patient flow using 4-handed techniques.

A high school diploma is required, with BLS within 90 days and a Dental Assistant certificate. Radiology certification and sterile processing competency are also required; expect up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire required.
• Dental Assistant Training certificate preferred.
• Radiology certification per IHS required within 3 months.
• Sterile processing and high risk competencies required.
• 1 year dental assistant experience preferred; cross-training valued.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients in the operatory with charting and supplies.
• Assist dentists chairside using 4-handed techniques and radiographs.
• Maintain operatory cleanliness, sterilization, and supply organization.
• Travel with providers to rotate coverage at other SEARHC clinics.
• Set up for pediatric, orthodontic, and other appointment types as needed.
• Support patient flow, documentation, and dental EHR entries.

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

Dental radiology

Infection control

Communication skills

Organization

Patient and staff respect

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification within 90 days

Dental Assistant Training certificate

Indian Health Service Radiology Certification

Sterile Processing Competency Assessment

High Risk Competency

Job description

SEARHC is seeking a Dental Assistant in Alaska to support dentists in direct patient care across Southeast clinics. You’ll assist chairside, take radiographs, prepare operatories, and help with patient flow using 4-handed techniques.

A high school diploma is required, with BLS within 90 days and a Dental Assistant certificate. Radiology certification and sterile processing competency are also required; expect up to 20% travel.