Dental Health Aide Therapist (DHAT) Student

About the role

Tribally affiliated three-academic year program based in Alaska which seeks students who are culturally sensitive and motivated to make a difference in Alaska Native communities. Students will be provided a challenging curriculum in partnership with Iḷisaġvik College that teaches students to provide oral health services in Alaska.

Responsibilities

• Participate and pass all required courses.
• Classes are full time. Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with one hour lunch break.
• Occasional work outside of standard hours to complete necessary assignments and clinical work.
• P rovides patient care as a student provider in structured learning environment under supervision of ADTEP Instructor, who will be a licensed dentist.
• Patient care is provided in Anchorage, Bethel and in village communities.
• V illage field travel is completed via small plane, truck, boat or 4-wheelers.
• Contributes to Agile processes, sprints, planning meetings and planning boards.

Requirements

M ust have high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

N /A

Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of computers and comfortable with their use, familiarity with standard Microsoft office suite of applications.
• Skill in strong communication, verbal and written.
• Skill in problem solving.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• Licenses and certifications reimbursed and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Additional Requirements

• S atisfy applicable criminal background and character standards and pass mandatory drug screening.
• Any positive drug tests will result in immediate dismissal from the ADTEP Program.
• Must abide by ANTHC, Iḷisaġvik College and YKHC drug policies.