Dental Hygienist

Southcentral Foundation; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist to join their team in Anchorage, Alaska. This role is pivotal in providing exceptional dental care and education to customer-owners, enhancing their understanding of preventative oral hygiene. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Dental Hygienist license and a passion for community health, particularly in serving Alaska Native populations. The position offers competitive pay, along with hiring incentives such as sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance. Join a mission-driven organization committed to wellness and health services in the Native Community.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Dental Hygienist in Alaska is essential.
• Basic Life Support certification is required for all roles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dental hygiene examinations and treatments for customer-owners.
• Assist in educating patients on preventative oral hygiene.

Skills

Dental Hygiene

Patient Education

Cultural Competency

Education

Dental Hygienist License

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Nitrous Oxide Certification

Local Anesthetic Certification

Job description

Dental Hygienist

Hiring Range: $52.96 to $72.37

Pay Range: $52.96 to $82.08

Hiring Incentives

• Sign-on Bonus
• Relocation Assistance

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Dental Hygienist is responsible for conducting dental hygiene examinations and treatment on customer-owners and assisting in improving their knowledge of preventative oral hygiene.

Qualifications:

SCF programs primarily serve Alaska Native people 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 these cultures and needs, which is critical to achieving SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, and its mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services:

1. Licensed as a Dental Hygienist in the State of Alaska.
2. Current Dental Hygienist license for intermittent positions or Commissioned Corps.
3. Current Local Anesthetic Agent Certificate issued by the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners OR obtain within 18 months of hire.
4. Current Nitrous Oxide Certificate issued by the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners OR obtain within 18 months of hire.
5. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO, and PALS may be required for specialty roles.

Native Preference:

Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, SCF pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting, and training. SCF Human Resources must receive certification before applicants receive preference.

Employee Health Requirements:

Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of employment. All employees must agree to comply with all job-related health screening and immunizations prior to the first day of employment. Jobs designated as Health Care Personnel (HCP) require documentation of the following immunizations before employment: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap, and COVID-19 vaccination.

Additional Qualifications:

• Required: Dental Hygienist license, Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Preferred: Nitrous Oxide certification, Local Anesthetic certification

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is committed to equal opportunity employment. Applicants will be notified of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.