Dental Assistant Trainee - Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium - Juneau, AK

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Juneau, AK

Job Description

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



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 preferred.



CPR certificate preferred.



BLS required within 90 days of start.




Experience Required




None




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




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!

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