Dental Assistant Trainee — Growth, Team Care & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists, therapists, hygienists, and the dental team in patient care and clinic operations in Alaska. The role involves chair-side assistance, operatory setup, radiographs, charting, and cross-site coverage.

The position requires completing dental assistant training and BLS, with ongoing competency and radiology certifications, to ensure safe, high-quality care within the SEARHC network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent - required.
• BLS within 90 days of hire - required.
• Certificate of completion of Dental Assistant Training OR 6 months of dental assistant experience - required.
• Dental Assistant I Clinical Competency within 3 months of hire and every three years - required.
• Indian Health Service Radiology Certification within 3 months of hire and every year - 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 - required.

Responsibilities

• Greets, seats and prepares patient in appropriate treatment operatory.
• Prepares operatory in advance of appointment including instruments, radiographs, hand pieces, charts & supplies.
• Assists at chair-side using 4-handed techniques.
• Maintains operatories, lab, central sterilization and supply areas.
• Travel to provide coverage at other clinics.

Skills

Chair side assistance

Infection control

Radiographs

Patient communication

Dental charting

Team collaboration

Caries prevention

Oral health education

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Dental Assistant Training certificate or 6 months experience

Dental Assistant I Clinical Competency

Indian Health Service Radiology Certification

Sterile Processing Competency Assessment

High Risk Competency

Tools

Dental EHR

Sterilization equipment

Radiology equipment

Job description

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists, therapists, hygienists, and the dental team in patient care and clinic operations in Alaska. The role involves chair-side assistance, operatory setup, radiographs, charting, and cross-site coverage.

The position requires completing dental assistant training and BLS, with ongoing competency and radiology certifications, to ensure safe, high-quality care within the SEARHC network.