Dental Assistant TraineeSouth East Alaska Regional Health Consortium • Sitka, Alaska, United States

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Dental Assistant Trainee

South East Alaska Regional Health Consortium

Sitka, Alaska, United States

Sitka, Alaska, United States

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Dental Clinic Assistant Pay Range: $25.00 - $31.88 Develop the skills necessary to facilitate delivery of dental services by assisting the dentists with direct patient care (infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric) and the day-to-day operation of the Dental Clinic. 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 insurance, 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!

Sitka, Alaska, United States

Sprachkenntnisse

English

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