Dental Hygienist

Maniilaq Association; Kotzebue (AK); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Maniilaq Association in Kotzebue, Alaska, seeks a Dental Hygienist for comprehensive preventive care and education across the Maniilaq Service Area. The role involves working both in Kotzebue and surrounding villages with exposure to x-ray equipment, autoclaves, and other dental resources.

The position requires travel by small aircraft, standing for long periods, and delivering health services under clinical supervision. Non-exempt status with opportunities to improve community dental health.

Formación

• Valid dental hygiene license.
• Willing to travel by small aircraft and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Knowledge of growth and development and ability to assess patient needs by age.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver preventive dental health services to residents.
• Coordinate and perform dental disease prevention activities.
• Train Dental Assistants and support staff.
• Support community water fluoridation and monitor fluoride reports.
• Provide dental health education at centers and in schools.
• Travel to villages to fulfill duties.

Conocimientos

Clinical dental hygiene

Patient assessment

Infection control

Oral health education

Educación

Licensed dental hygienist

Herramientas

X-ray equipment

Autoclaves

Dental instruments

Descripción del empleo

Maniilaq Association isa P.L. 93-638 Native/Indian Preference/EEO Employer

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Dental Hygienist

Job Code:

2026:OTZ-147

Location:

Kotzebue, Alaska

Program:

Dental

FT/PT Status:

Full Time

Job Responsibilities:

MANIILAQ ASSOCIATION

3/22

Title: Dental Hygienist Range:

17

Program:

Dental

Status:

Non-Exempt

Housing Priority: 3 Covered: Yes

POSITION SUMMARY

Participates in the delivery of preventive dental health services to residents served by Maniilaq. Works with potentially hazardous equipment and materials, such as x-ray equipment, autoclaves, and sharp instruments. Work is done both in Kotzebue and in the villages. Reports directly to the Dental Clinic Manager.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides comprehensive clinical dental hygiene services, including oral hygiene instruction in the Maniilaq Health Center and Maniilaq Service Area.

Coordinates and performs dental disease prevention activities for the Dental Program and provide updates to the dental staff.

Conducts ongoing training and training needs assessments for Dental Assistants.

Supports community water fluoridation activities in the Maniilaq Service Area, including monitoring the fluoride level reports from DEH, supporting non-fluoridated villages that are interested in starting prevention plans.

Maintains fluoride/prevention plans in the Maniilaq Service Area, training and supplying Community Health Aides (CHAs) to provide fluoride mouth rinses and gel treatments, and promoting school brushing using fluoride toothpaste.

Provides fluoride treatments to Kotzebue students including a weekly program at June Nelson Elementary School.

Provides dental health education weekly at MHC, monthly at the Kotzebue Prematernal Home, periodically at village health fairs and serves as a dental health resource person for other hospital and MHC departments.

Plans and carries out special prevention projects, such as the Stop the Pop Initiative, projects to decrease early childhood caries, the Smile Alaska Style contest, and National Children’s Dental Health Month.

Maintains the Dental Disease Prevention office, including preparing: an annual plan/budget, annual reports to Area Headquarters, a regional newsletter, and culturally relevant literature.

Travels to the villages to accomplish above duties in accordance with pre-approved plans.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid license to practice dental hygiene. Must be willing and able to travel in small airplanes and lift up to 40 pounds of luggage. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.

Other Job Information (if applicable):

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this job, and the employer reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet those conditions.