Dental Assistant Trainee

Pay Range:$25.00 - $28.45p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"span class="emphasis-2"SEARHC/span 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./pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"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./pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/ppbShift Details/b/pullip4/10s/p/li/ulp/ppbKey Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job/b/pullipGreets, seats and prepares patient in appropriate treatment operatory. Prepares operatory in advance of appointment including instruments, radiographs, hand pieces, charts amp; supplies according to specialty. Assists at chair-side using 4- handed techniques. Cleans, prepares, and maintains operatories, lab, central sterilization and tray set up area. Prepares amp; maintains trays, tubs, instrument packs, mobile carts and supplies in an organized and uniform manner. Travels with providers to provide coverage at other clinics./p/li/ulp/ppbGeneral /b/pullipAble to utilize the Dental Electronic Health Record for basic charting, scheduling, medical alerts, and conditions./p/lilipIndependently Sets up and assists for all appointment types seen in a General Dental Clinic/p/lilipPerforms Setup for all fixed and removable prosthodontics appointments/p/lilipAble to accurately complete perio charting via multiple pathways/p/lilipAble to independently apply topical fluoride./p/li/ulp/ppbPediatric /b/pullipAble to utilize the Dental Electronic Health Record for basic charting, scheduling, medical alerts, and conditions./p/lilipIndependently Sets up and assists for all appointment types seen in a Pediatric Dental Clinic: appointments with Nitrous Oxide, pre-cooperative age pediatric exams, and fluoride visits/p/lilipAble to communicate with pediatric patients regarding instructions and Oral Health Information./p/lilipProvide a welcoming and friendly environment for Children/p/li/ulp/ppbOrthodontics /b/pullipAble to utilize the Dental Electronic Health Record for basic charting, scheduling, medical alerts, and conditions./p/lilipIndependently set up and assists for all orthodontic appointments./p/lilipAble to independently affix wires, ties, and ligatures for patients in orthodontic treatment./p/lilipAble to capture diagnostic impressions, for both digital and analog models./p/lilipAble to fabricate Essix retainers./p/li/ulp/ppbOther Functions/b/pullipbInfection Control/b: Follows proper infection control protocol emphasizing universal precautions as specified in Section VII of the Oral Health Program Guide for the Indian Health Service. Disinfects dental treatment rooms. Performs instrument cleaning, sterilization/disinfection, and recirculation./p/lilipbRadiographs:/b Properly exposes, develops and mounts radiographs demonstrating radiological competency according to the I.H.S. Radiological Health and Safety Dental Program Manual. If the site is electronic able to take electronic radiographs and save them in the correct location./p/lilipbPrevention:/b Working knowledge of proper tooth brushing and flossing techniques. Provides age-appropriate recommendations on topical fluorides. Delivers topical fluoride and antimicrobial treatments, applies sealants and upon certification; coronal polishing/p/lilipbProfessional Behavior/b: Displays a courteous and professional behavior. Maintains a professional appearance./p/lilipbOther Duties/b: Accompanies providers on village field trips throughout the year. In the absence of the Dental Patient Coordinator, answers the telephone, directs calls, takes messages, manages appointment book, and maintains patient flow. Maintains and improves professional skills and knowledge. Attends dental staff meetings and huddles as scheduled. Participates in clinic Q.I. program including dental chart audits, maintenance of autoclave records. Other duties as assigned./p/li/ulp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bAdditional Details:/b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/ppbEducation, Certifications, and Licenses Required/b/pullipHigh school diploma or equivalent/p/lilipCertificate of completion of Dental Assistant Training/p/lilipCompletion of Dental Assistant 1 Competency form/p/lilipCompletion of Sterilization Course/p/lilipIndian Health Service Radiology Certificate or equivalent/p/lilipBLS required within 90 days of start./p/lilipClinical Competency required within 3 months of hirespan and every three years/span/p/lilipHigh Risk Competency required within 3 months of hirespan and every year/span/p/li/ulp/ppbExperience Required/b/pullipCompletion of Dental Assistant Training OR 6 months of Dental Assistant Experience./p/li/ulp/ppbKnowledge of/b/pullipChair Side Dental assisting/p/lilipDental Radiology/p/lilipInfection Control/p/li/ulp/ppbSkills in/b/pullipStrong oral amp; written communication skills/p/lilipAdvanced levels of hand amp; eye coordination skills/p/lilipWorking level of organizational skills/p/li/ulp/ppbAbility to/b/pullipCommunicate with patients and staff/p/lilipFollow written and verbal instructions/p/lilipTreat patients and staff with respect/p/lilipWork well in a team setting/p/li/ulp/ppbTravel Required/b:/pullipModerate: Up to 20% travel expected/p/lilipTravel is by jet, small aircraft, or ferry/p/li/ulp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bPosition Information:/b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pWork Shift:OT 10/40p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"iIf you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you#39;ll enjoy your career with us! /i/p