Summary
Location
Klawock
Salary
$0k - $0k
Type
full-time
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About this role
Pay Range:
Pay Range:$54.60 - $76.93 Provide optimum age specific prevention and curative periodontal and dental care for SEARHC patients by performing hygiene services on infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.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
Provides age-specific patient education in the prevention and control of oral disease stressing the importance of oral hygiene, home care and nutrition.
Examination of oral tissues, periodontal therapy, coronal polishing of teeth, and apply topical fluoride; measures and marks periodontal pockets; performs x-rays, records pulse, blood pressure and temperature.
Manages patient schedule.
Coordinates and conducts dental prevention activities, including health fairs, sealant clinics, and Head Start clinics.
Maintains hygienist supplies and instruments, including sterilization of instruments.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.
Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required:
Graduate of a two-year Dental Hygiene Program
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Pass the National Board Examination for Dental Hygienist
Active Dental Hygiene License in the State of Alaska or another U.S. State. Alaska State Hygiene License preferred
BLS required within 45 days of start and maintained thereafter.
High school diploma or GED
Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every 3 years
High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year
Knowledge of
Proper infection control techniques
Principles of dental and periodontal disease and appropriate treatment therapies
Proper use of dental instruments
Skills in
Clinical hygiene
Oral and written communication skills
Accurate clinical judgment
Ability to
Physically sit over patient for hours at a time
Good dexterity with hands
Required Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, Dental Hygenist - Alaska State Board of Dental Examiners, High Risk Competency - SEARHCIf you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Other facts
About SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)
For nearly 50 years, SEARHC has provided high-quality healthcare services to the residents of Southeast Alaska.
Operating as an independent and nonprofit health Consortium, SEARHC provides a comprehensive range of health-related services, including primary, urgent and specialty medical care, dental services, behavioral health support, wellness programs, optometry services and more. We are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and quality of life for all people in these communities.
SEARHC is committed to keeping care closer to home and making advanced medical technologies accessible to all. One of the many ways SEARHC does this is by offering specialty clinics or sending medical specialists to remote communities and facilities to care for patients who cannot travel.
Established in 1975, SEARHC is one of the largest Native-run health organizations in the United States. In 1976, SEARHC contracted with the Indian Health Service under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to assume management of the Community Health Aide Program. Today, SEARHC has more than 1,700 employees and operates in 27 communities throughout Southeast Alaska, including two Critical Access Hospitals.
What you'll do
- Provide age-specific prevention and curative periodontal and dental care for patients. Perform hygiene services, manage patient schedules, and coordinate dental prevention activities.
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