Dental Assistant Trainee: Hands-On Clinic Training in Alaska

Norton Sound Health Corp; Nome (AK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Sound Health Corporation invites applications for a Dental Assistant Trainee in Savoonga, Nome, AK. This role provides support to dentists and DHATs while undergoing intensive training to deliver comprehensive dental services within the hospital and village clinics.

You will learn instrument preparation, sterility per OSHA, patient flow, oral hygiene instruction, and four-handed assisting. Field travel may be required as part of duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience not required; training provided for dental assisting.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and manage patient flow in the dental clinic.
• Prepare instruments and maintain sterility per OSHA standards.
• Monitor patient well-being and report changes to the dentist.
• Provide oral hygiene instruction, fluoride treatments and sealants.
• Assist the dentist or DHAT with four-handed techniques.
• Take preliminary impressions and prepare study models.
• Participate in itinerant field travel and field gear inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Follow policy

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Office software

Job description

Norton Sound Health Corporation invites applications for a Dental Assistant Trainee in Savoonga, Nome, AK. This role provides support to dentists and DHATs while undergoing intensive training to deliver comprehensive dental services within the hospital and village clinics.

You will learn instrument preparation, sterility per OSHA, patient flow, oral hygiene instruction, and four-handed assisting. Field travel may be required as part of duties.