Dental Assistant

South East Alaska Regional Health Consortium
US - Alaska - Juneau
June 24, 2024

Pay Range:$25.00 - $27.81

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it's a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

Greets, seats and prepares patient in appropriate treatment operatory
Prepares operatory in advance of appointment including instruments, radiographs, hand pieces, charts and supplies
Assists at chair-side using 4-handed techniques including tissue retraction, operatory air/water syringe and high-speed evacuation, passing instruments, preparing dental materials, maintaining dry field, etc.
Verbally relays post-treatment instruction to patients and provides oral hygiene instruction and education
Records examination results using proper charting protocol; completes progress notes when appropriate
Responsible for basic laboratory procedures including custom acrylic trays fabrication, occlusal guard fabrication, pouring and trimming of diagnostic casts
Cleans, prepares, and maintains operatories, lab, central sterilization and tray set up area
Prepares and maintains trays, tubs, instrument packs, mobile carts and supplies in an organized and uniform manner
Performs routine basic maintenance of dental equipment hand pieces, autoclave, automatic x-ray developer, high-speed evacuation etc.
Takes impressions and bite registrations
Places and removes orthodontic ligatures, bands, separators and appliances as directed by treating dentist

Other Functions

Accompanies dentist on village field trips throughout the year
Participates in Community Prevention activities i.e. school screening, Headstart, Oral Health Programs, Health Fairs etc.
In the absence of the receptionist, answers the telephone, directs calls, takes messages, manages appointment book, and maintains patient flow
Other duties as assigned

Additional Details:Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

High school diploma or equivalent
CPR certificate preferred
Radiology certificate preferred
Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certification: Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) preferred

Experience Required

1.5 years' of recent dental experience or Dental Assistant training certificate OR successful completion of SEARHC's Dental Assistant Trainee program

Knowledge of

Chair Side Dental assisting
Dental Radiology
Infection Control

Skills in

Strong oral & written communication skills
Advanced levels of hand & eye coordination skills
Working level of organizational skills

Ability to

Communicate with patients and staff
Follow written and verbal instructions
Treat patients and staff with respect
Work well in a team setting

Position Information:

Work Shift:OT 10/40

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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