Dental Assistant

About the role

Facilitates delivery of dental services by assisting the dentists, dental therapists, hygienists, dental health aids, and other team members with direct patient care 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. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Responsibilities

• Greets, seats and prepares patient in appropriate treatment operatory.
• Prepares operatory in advance of appointment including instruments, radiographs, hand pieces, charts & 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 & maintains trays, tubs, instrument packs, mobile carts and supplies in an organized and uniform manner.
• Travels with providers to provide coverage at other clinics.
• General: Able to utilize the Dental Electronic Health Record for basic charting, scheduling, medical alerts, and conditions; Independently sets up and assists for all appointment types seen in a General Dental Clinic; Performs setup for all fixed and removable prosthodontics appointments; Able to accurately complete perio charting via multiple pathways; Able to independently apply topical fluoride.
• Pediatric: Able to utilize the Dental Electronic Health Record for basic charting, scheduling, medical alerts, and conditions; Independently 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); Able to communicate with pediatric patients regarding instructions and Oral Health Information; Provide a welcoming and friendly environment for children.
• Orthodontics: Able to utilize the Dental Electronic Health