Dental Assistant Trainee

Dental AssistantPay Range: $25.00 - $31.88Develop 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 JobGreets, seats and prepares patient in appropriate treatment operatoryPrepares operatory in advance of appointment including instruments, radiographs, hand pieces, charts and suppliesAssists 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 patientsRecords examination results using proper charting protocol; completes progress notes when appropriateResponsible for basic laboratory procedures including custom acrylic trays fabrication, occlusal guard fabrication, pouring and trimming of diagnostic castsCleans, prepares, and maintains operatories, lab, central sterilization and tray set up areaPrepares and maintains trays, tubs, instrument packs, mobile carts and supplies in an organized and uniform mannerPerforms routine basic maintenance of dental equipment hand pieces, autoclave, automatic x-ray developer, high-speed evacuation etc.Takes impressions and bite registrationsPlaces and removes orthodontic ligatures, bands, separators and appliances as directed by treating dentistOther FunctionsAccompanies dentist on village field trips throughout the yearParticipates 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 flowOther duties as assignedAdditional Details:Education, Certifications, and Licenses RequiredHigh school diploma or equivalent - required.BLS certification within 90 days of hire - required.Dental Assistant Trainee Clinical Competency within 3 months of hire and every 3 years - required.Sterile Processing Competency Assessment within 6 months of hire and every year - required.High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every yearExperience RequiredNoneKnowledge ofDentistryChair Side Dental assistingSkills inStrong oral & written communication skillsAdvanced levels of hand & eye coordination skillsWorking level of organizational skillsAbility toCommunicate with patients and staffFollow written and verbal instructionsTreat patients and staff with respectPosition Information:Work Shift: OT 10/40If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!