Dental Assistant

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)

Juneau (AK)

On-site

USD 34,440 - 43,917

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Health insurance

Dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Long- and short-term disability

Job summary

SEARHC in Juneau, AK is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists with direct patient care across age ranges and manage day-to-day clinic operations. You will assist chair-side, prepare operatories, and help with materials, sterilization, and patient flow.

The role emphasizes strong communication, procedural accuracy, infection control, and teamwork as part of SEARHC’s commitment to community health and professional development in a nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
CPR certificate preferred.
BLS required within 90 days of start.
Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every 3 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 and supplies.
Assists at chair-side using four-handed techniques including tissue retraction, operatory air/water syringe and high-speed evacuation, passing instruments, preparing dental materials, maintaining dry field.
Verbal y relays post-treatment instruction to patients
Records examination results using proper charting protocol; completes progress notes when appropriate
Responsible for basic laboratory procedures including custom acrylic trays fabrication, occlusal guard fabrication, pouring and trimming of diagnostic casts
Cleans, prepares, and maintains operatories, lab, central sterilization and tray setup area
Prepares and maintains trays, tubs, instrument packs, mobile carts and supplies in an organized and uniform manner
Performs routine basic maintenance of dental equipment hand pieces, autoclave, automatic x-ray developer, high-speed evacuation, etc.
Takes impressions and bite registrations
Places and removes orthodontic ligatures, bands, separators and appliances as directed by treating dentist
Accompanies dentist on village field trips throughout the year
Participates in Community Prevention activities i.e. school screening, Headstart, Oral Health Programs, Health Fairs, etc.
In the absence of the receptionist, answers the telephone, directs calls, takes messages, manages appointment book, and maintains patient flow
Other duties as assigned

Skills

Oral and written communication

Hand-eye coordination

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification preferred

BLS certification required within 90 days

Job description

Pay Range: $25.00 - $31.88

Develop the skills necessary to facilitate delivery of dental services by assisting the dentists with direct patient care (infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric) and the day-to-day operation of the Dental Clinic.

SEARHC is a non‑profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long‑ and short‑term disability, and more.

Shift Details

4/10s

Key Essential Functions And Accountabilities Of The Job

Greets, seats and prepares patient in appropriate treatment operatory
Prepares operatory in advance of appointment including instruments, radiographs, hand pieces, charts and supplies
Assists at chair‑side using 4‑handed techniques including tissue retraction, operatory air/water syringe and high‑speed evacuation, passing instruments, preparing dental materials, maintaining dry field, etc.
Verbally relays post‑treatment instruction to patients
Records examination results using proper charting protocol; completes progress notes when appropriate
Responsible for basic laboratory procedures including custom acrylic trays fabrication, occlusal guard fabrication, pouring and trimming of diagnostic casts
Cleans, prepares, and maintains operatories, lab, central sterilization and tray setup area
Prepares and maintains trays, tubs, instrument packs, mobile carts and supplies in an organized and uniform manner
Performs routine basic maintenance of dental equipment hand pieces, autoclave, automatic x‑ray developer, high‑speed evacuation, etc.
Takes impressions and bite registrations
Places and removes orthodontic ligatures, bands, separators and appliances as directed by treating dentist

Other Functions

Accompanies dentist on village field trips throughout the year
Participates in Community Prevention activities i.e. school screening, Headstart, Oral Health Programs, Health Fairs, etc.
In the absence of the receptionist, answers the telephone, directs calls, takes messages, manages appointment book, and maintains patient flow
Other duties as assigned

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required