Dental Assistant Trainee: Hands-On Training & Growth

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Wrangell (AK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Long and short-term disability

Job summary

SEARHC is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists across general, pediatric, and orthodontic care in Alaska. The role requires BLS, radiology certification, and dental assistant training, with travel to other SEARHC sites as needed.

Responsibilities include patient prep, instrument setup, chair-side assistance, infection control, radiographs, and supporting a high standard of patient care across departments. Benefits include comprehensive health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certificate of completion of Dental Assistant Training is required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire is required.
• Indian Health Service Radiology Certification within 3 months of hire is required.
• Sterile Processing Competency Assessment within 6 months of hire is required.
• High Risk Competency within 3 months of hire is 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.
• Cleans, prepares, and maintains operatories, lab, sterilization and tray setup area.
• Travels with providers to provide coverage at other clinics.
• Maintain infection control per guidelines and sterilize instruments.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Fine motor skills

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant Training Certification

BLS certification within 90 days

Indian Health Service Radiology Certification

Sterile Processing Competency

High Risk Competency

Job description

SEARHC is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists across general, pediatric, and orthodontic care in Alaska. The role requires BLS, radiology certification, and dental assistant training, with travel to other SEARHC sites as needed.

Responsibilities include patient prep, instrument setup, chair-side assistance, infection control, radiographs, and supporting a high standard of patient care across departments. Benefits include comprehensive health and retirement plans.