Dental Assistant Trainee

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 34,440 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Health insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

SEARHC is seeking a dental assistant to support dentists in delivering patient care across all ages in Southeast Alaska. Responsibilities include chair-side assistance, operatory prep, radiographs, materials, and maintaining sterile environments.

The role supports community prevention programs, field trips with the dentist, and patient education. Requires a high school diploma and willingness to obtain BLS within 90 days; CPR preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CPR certificate preferred.
• BLS required within 90 days of start.
• Knowledge of Chair Side Dental assisting
• Knowledge of Dental Radiology
• Infection Control

Responsibilities

• Greet, seat and prepare patient in appropriate treatment operatory.
• Prepare operatory in advance of appointment including instruments, radiographs, hand pieces, charts and supplies.
• Assist at chair-side using 4-handed techniques including tissue retraction and other dental procedures.
• Relay post-treatment instructions to patients.
• Record examination results using charting protocol and complete progress notes.
• Perform basic laboratory procedures including trays and casts.
• Clean and prepare operatories, lab, sterilization areas and tray setups.
• Maintain and organize trays, tubs and instrument packs.
• Perform routine maintenance of dental equipment.
• Take impressions and bite registrations.
• Place and remove orthodontic appliances as directed by dentist
• Accompany dentist on village field trips; participate in Community Prevention activities.
• Answer calls and manage appointment book in receptionist's absence.

Skills

Strong oral & written communication

Hand & eye coordination

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certificate preferred

BLS within 90 days of start

Job description

Pay Range:$25.00 - $31.88Develop 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.

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 set up 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

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CPR certificate preferred.
• BLS required within 90 days of start.

Experience Required

None

Knowledge of

• Chair Side Dental assisting
• Dental Radiology
• Infection Control

Skills in

• Strong oral & written communication skills
• Advanced levels of hand & eye coordination skills
• Working level of organizational skills

Ability to

• Communicate with patients and staff
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Treat patients and staff with respect

Position Information:

Work Shift:OT 8/40

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!