Dental Health Aide Therapist

SCF New Branding 2018; Anchorage (AK); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Dental Health Aide Therapist (DHAT) role focuses on delivering routine dental services within the scope of practice, along with culturally-appropriate education and preventative care for Alaska Native customers. The position includes chairside assistance and aftercare instruction, with travel to remote communities by boat, snowmobile, ATV, or small plane.

Qualifications include completion of the DHAT program, CHAP requirements, DHAT certification, and a Basic

Formación

• Completion of the Dental Health Aide Therapist program and have met the federal CHAP requirements as a Dental Health Aide Therapist administered by ANTHC in conjunction with the University of Washington.
• Dental Health Aide Therapist certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide routine dental services within the scope of practice.
• Deliver culturally-appropriate dental education and preventative care.
• Provide chairside assistance and instruction on aftercare for dental treatments rendered.
• Travel to remote locations by boat, snowmobile, ATV, or small plane.

Educación

Dental Health Aide Therapist program

CHAP requirements for DHAT

Dental Health Aide Therapist certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Descripción del empleo

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Dental Health Aide Therapist (DHAT) is responsible for, under limited supervision, providing routine dental services within the scope of practice to include culturally-appropriate dental education and preventative care. The DHAT will also provide chairside assistance as needed and instruct customer-owners in aftercare for dental treatments rendered. Travel to remote locations by boat, snowmobile, ATV, or small plane.

Qualifications:

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services:

• Completion of the Dental Health Aide Therapist program and have met the federal CHAP requirements as a Dental Health Aide Therapist administered by ANTHC in conjunction with the University of Washington.
• Dental Health Aide Therapist certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Alaska Native/American Indian Preference in Employment:

Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as amended, SCF pursues a policy of Alaska Native/American Indian preference in hiring, contracting, and training.

Employee Health Requirements:

To protect the health of customer-owners and employees, Southcentral Foundation (SCF) requires health screenings and immunizations for all new and current employees. SCF's philosophy of care is built on creating and maintaining trusting relationships with customer-owners, and a healthy workforce is an important part of that commitment.

Following SCF's Employee Health Procedure, including all required job-related health screenings and immunizations, is a condition of employment. The procedure is based on the latest scientific evidence and recommendations from public health experts.

New employees must complete all required health screenings and immunizations before their first day of work. Current employees must complete any additional screenings or immunizations that become necessary due to workplace conditions, public health concerns, or newly available vaccines that help protect coworkers and the community.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

BCU Approval

ICPA Approval

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