Dental Assistant: Welcoming Care & Travel Opportunities

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists, dental therapists, hygienists and the clinical team in Sitka, Alaska. The role focuses on patient care, operatory setup, and efficient day-to-day clinic operations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, dental assistant training and required certifications; BLS within 90 days; and willingness to travel up to 20% to cover other clinics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate of completion of Dental Assistant Training.
• Completion of Dental Assistant 1 Competency form.
• Completion of Sterilization Course.
• Indian Health Service Radiology Certificate or equivalent.
• BLS required within 90 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Greets, seats and prepares patient in appropriate treatment operatory.
• Assists at chair-side using 4-handed techniques.
• Disinfects dental treatment rooms and sterilizes instruments.
• Travels with providers to cover other clinics up to 20% travel.
• Maintains and sets up instrument packs and supplies.
• Operates Dental Electronic Health Record for scheduling and charting.

Skills

Dental assisting

Chair-side assistance

Infection control

Radiology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant Training Certificate

BLS certification

Job description

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists, dental therapists, hygienists and the clinical team in Sitka, Alaska. The role focuses on patient care, operatory setup, and efficient day-to-day clinic operations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, dental assistant training and required certifications; BLS within 90 days; and willingness to travel up to 20% to cover other clinics.