Dental Assistant Trainee: Grow Your Dental Career

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC); Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists, therapists, hygienists, and the dental team in a Southeast Alaska clinic. You will prep operatories, assist at chair-side with 4-handed techniques, and help with radiographs, sterilization, and supply management.

The role involves travel to other clinics, requires a high school diploma and completion of a dental assistant program, plus BLS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate of completion of Dental Assistant Training OR 6 months of Dental Assistant Experience.
• Completion of Dental Assistant 1 Competency form OR 6 months of Dental Assistant Experience and completion of form within 6 months of hire.
• Completion of Sterilization Course OR 6 months of Dental Assistant Experience and completion of form within 6 months of hire.
• BLS required within 90 days of start.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hireand every three years
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hireand every year

Responsibilities

• Greets, seats and prepares patient in appropriate treatment operatory. Prepares operatory in advance of appointment including instruments, radiographs, hand pieces, charts & supplies according to specialty. Assists at chair-side using 4-handed techniques. Cleans, prepares, and maintains operatories, lab, central sterilization and tray set up area. Travels with providers to provide coverage at other clinics.
• Able to utilize the Dental Electronic Health Record for basic charting, scheduling, medical alerts, and conditions.
• Independently Sets up and assists for all appointment types seen in a General Dental Clinic
• Performs Setup for all fixed and removable prosthodontics appointments
• Able to accurately complete perio charting via multiple pathways
• Able to independently apply topical fluoride.
• Independently Sets up and assists for all appointment types seen in a Pediatric Dental Clinic: appointments with Nitrous Oxide, pre-cooperative age pediatric exams, and fluoride visits
• Able to communicate with pediatric patients regarding instructions and Oral Health Information.
• Provide a welcoming and friendly environment for Children
• Independently set up and assists for all orthodontic appointments.
• Able to independently affix wires, ties, and ligatures for patients in orthodontic treatment.
• Able to capture diagnostic impressions, for both digital and analog models.
• Able to fabricate Essix retainers.
• Infection Control: follows sterilization and universal precautions.
• Radiographs: properly exposes, develops and mounts radiographs.
• Prevention: topical fluorides, sealants, coronal polishing
• Professional Behavior: courteous and professional
• Other Duties: travel to village clinics and support staff meetings and QA activities.

Job description

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists, therapists, hygienists, and the dental team in a Southeast Alaska clinic. You will prep operatories, assist at chair-side with 4-handed techniques, and help with radiographs, sterilization, and supply management.

The role involves travel to other clinics, requires a high school diploma and completion of a dental assistant program, plus BLS.