Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist

Hiring Range: $52.96 to $72.37

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 the knowledge level of customer-owners on preventative oral hygiene.

Qualifications:

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are 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 the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, and 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. ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO, and PALS as required for specialty.

Native Preference:

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

Employee Health Requirements:

To protect the health of customer-owners and employees, Southcentral Foundation (SCF) requires health screenings and immunizations for all new and current employees. SCF's philosophy of care is built on creating and maintaining trusting relationships with customer-owners, and a healthy workforce is an important part of that commitment.

Following SCF's Employee Health Procedure, including all required job-related health screenings and immunizations, is a condition of employment. The procedure is based on the latest scientific evidence and recommendations from public health experts.

New employees must complete all required health screenings and immunizations before their first day of work. Current employees must complete any additional screenings or immunizations that become necessary due to workplace conditions, public health concerns, or newly available vaccines that help protect coworkers and the community.

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