Top 4 Dental assistant Jobs in Sitka, Ak

Dental Assistant Trainee
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium —Sitka, AK
- $25.00 - $31.88 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Dental office
- Writing skills
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Dental Assistant - Intermittent
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium —Sitka, AK
- $26.06 - $36.08 an hour
- Part-time
- Dental office
- BLS Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Dental Assistant
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium —Sitka, AK
- $26.06 - $36.08 an hour
- Full-time
- Dental office
- BLS Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium —Sitka, AK
Active Dental Practice license in state of Alaska or another US state – Alaska license preferred. Occasional travel to remote villages around Southeast Alaska…
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Dentist - Prosthodontic Coordinator
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium —Sitka, AK
Active dental license (or ability to obtain Alaska licensure). Sets up and coordinates prosthodontic field trip schedule. DDS or DMD from an accredited program.
$280,000 - $350,000 a year
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Experienced Dental Assistant with Coronal Polishing
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Take and develop dental X-rays. Prepare and sterilize instruments and exam rooms. _*Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience (pediatric preferred)*_.
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Dental Assistant/Coronal Polisher for Pediatric Specialty Office
Clover Kids Dental —Whitehall, OH
We are a kid-friendly practice, seeking candidates also with nitrous oxide monitoring certification and with interest in assisting in a surgical setting.
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Dental Assistant Trainee

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium -
Sitka, AK

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Job Details

Full-time
$25.00 - $31.88 an hour

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication

Full Job Description

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 8/40

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

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