Permanent Dental Assistant Job in Seward, AK
You will be asked to provide three (3) professional references and the past seven (7) years of education and employment history . The application is 9 steps and typically takes 9-15 minutes . This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management may, with or without notice, add or change the duties at any time. Notice to Applicants: All applicants offered employment with Chugachmiut will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Chugachmiut policy and Public Law 101-630. Every offer of employment with Chugachmiut will be made contingent on a background investigation. The nature and extent of the investigation will depend on the job duties of the position for which an offer is made. USE OF INFORMATION OBTAINED IN A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION Information obtained from a background investigation will be considered for employment purposes as permitted by federal and state law and in accordance with Chugachmiutâs policy. Information will be reviewed to determine: Whether an individual made false statements or material omissions on an application for employment or during an interview; Whether an applicant or employee, based on the job duties of the position in question, poses a threat to security and/or employee safety in the workplace; and The likelihood of an applicant or employee being successful and productive on the job. Start Over with Job Search Returning Applicant? Login Now Dental Assistant Job Type: Regular Full Time Location: Seward Salary: DOE Opening Date: 11/15/2024 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Summary: *** This position offers up to $5,000 in relocation expenses following IRS regulations to Seward, AK *** This position is based in Seward, Alaska. Performs chair-side assistance and related duties in all phases of general dentistry and performs clinical sterilization and maintenance. Assists the dental team with direct patient care (infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric) and supports dental programs throughout the Chugach Region. Major Responsibilities: Improves patient experience and quality of care by focusing on optimal patient access, continuity, and team-based care. Prepares operatory before appointment, including setting up sterile instrument trays, radiographs, handpieces, materials, and supplies. Organizes and lays out instruments and materials needed for each treatment properly. Greets and seat patients in a friendly, professional, and courteous manner; takes vital signs and prepares patients for dental treatment. Records information related to the patient's medical history and verbally informs the dentist if the patient has a medical problem or drug allergy. Performs digital scans, as well as digital and panoramic x-rays. Assists with patient data entry into the dental software programs. Performs chair-side assistance as anticipated or required in all phases of general dentistry including tissue retraction, operatory air/water syringe and high-speed evacuation, passing instruments, preparing dental materials, maintaining dry field, etc. Performs fluoride treatment, including trays, fluoride varnish, and rinses. Provides patient with dentistâs instructions for oral care following dental treatment. Maintains operatories neat and orderly and within standards for clean, sterile dental procedures. Assists with schedule maintenance and schedules patient appointments and assists with referrals and obtaining prior authorizations. Prepares and maintains dental instruments, supplies, and equipment according to protocol and manufacturerâs guidelines. Prepares and maintains trays, tubs, instrument packs, mobile carts, and supplies in an organized and uniform manner. Cleans, prepares and maintains operatories, lab, central sterilization, and tray set-up areas. Cleans and sharpens instruments; sterilizes instruments using autoclave and dryclave techniques and keeps necessary records thereof. Maintains appropriate infection control measures pre- and post-treatment. Assists with routing patients for dental treatment and services required. Maintains inventory and orders clinic supplies and materials necessary to serve the communityâs dental care needs. Packs and manages the dental field equipment and supplies for the villages when requested. Adheres to OSHA Compliance Standards by maintaining current Safety Data Sheets and sterilization and quality assurance procedures. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities. Participates in community prevention activities such as health fairs, school screenings, Head Start, Oral Health Programs etc. As required, travels to rural, remote areas in conjunction with the needs of the Region. Conforms to Chugachmiut policies, strict employee confidentiality, and HIPAA regulations. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Education Requirements: High School Diploma or general education degree (GED). Completion of Dental Assistant Training Program; or completion of a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Program; or Dental Assisting National Board Certification;, Certification preferred, but not required. One or two years of related experience or equivalent combination of experience and training preferred. Current CPR Card or successful certification/recertification 6 months after hire. Experience working with Alaska Natives and/or other Native Americans preferred. Hours of Work: Hours of work are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an hour for lunch. This is a full-time 37.5 hours per week and 1950 hours a year position. Chugachmiut maintains a drug/alcohol free and non-smoking environment. Benefits: Chugachmiut offers its employees a generous and robust benefits package. Please visit www.chugachmiut.org for a complete list of our benefits. Relocation Expenses: Up to $5,000 for legitimate moving expenses per IRS regulations, for additional information on moving expenses, please visit the following: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p521.pdf
