Dental Assistant Trainee

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium; Sitka (AK); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 43.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Health insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Descripción de la vacante

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is seeking a Dental Assistant Trainee to support dentists in direct patient care across all age groups and help operate the dental clinic efficiently.

The role emphasizes preparing operatories, assisting chair-side, relaying post-treatment instructions, and performing basic lab tasks. Training leads to clinical competency with ongoing requirements and field rotations.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Oral communication

Hand-eye coordination

Organizational skills

Patient communication

Instruction following

Respect for staff

Educación

High school diploma

BLS certification

Dental Assistant Trainee Clinical Competency

Sterile Processing Competency

High Risk Competency

Descripción del empleo

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.

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

Additional Details: Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• High school diploma or equivalent - required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire - required.
• Dental Assistant Trainee Clinical Competency within 3 months of hire and every 3 years - required.
• Sterile Processing Competency Assessment within 6 months of hire and every year - required.
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year

Experience Required

None

Knowledge of Dentistry

• 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 10/40

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

We Want You to Join our Team

SouthEast Alaska is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes, proudest Native cultures, and thriving pioneer spirits. SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) helps to keep it healthy. Every career with SEARHC comes with a positive work culture, a team with shared values, and competitive benefits. SEARHC offers sign-on bonuses for Registered Nurses, Hot Jobs and Certified Nurses Assistants. At SEARHC, we are passionate about enhancing the health and wellbeing of our team as well as the communities we serve.

We Embody our Values

Respect Cultural Identity Service Professionalism Compassion