Dental Assistant I, II - VNPCC Dental
About The Position
The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Dental Assistant I-II is responsible for assisting providers and dental teams in chairside assistance and related duties in all aspects of preventive, restorative, prosthodontic, surgical, endodontic, interceptive orthodontic, and periodontal treatment as provided in general dentistry. In association with the itinerant dental program, the incumbent may also travel to rural field clinics to perform these duties. The Dental Assistant II position is highly skilled in assisting the integrated dental care teams and specialty dentists and performs various high-level clinical support duties. This position has two (2) levels designed to provide progressively more responsible and independent work experiences. Progression between job levels is based on the demonstrated ability to successfully handle more progressively responsible assignments.
Requirements
- High School diploma OR GED.
- Completion of SCF’s Dental Assistant Training Program; OR completion of a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) approved dental assisting program; OR six months of outside dental assistant experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
- ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO and PALS as required for specialty and any certification relating to the scope of practice as required.
- Two (2) years of experience performing Dental Assistant duties; OR demonstrated proficiency as a Dental Assistant I at SCF (for Dental Assistant II).
Nice To Haves
- Thorough understanding of the cultures and needs of the Alaska Native population served by SCF.
Responsibilities
- Assisting providers and dental teams in chairside assistance and related duties in all aspects of preventive, restorative, prosthodontic, surgical, endodontic, interceptive orthodontic, and periodontal treatment.
- Traveling to rural field clinics to perform dental assistance duties as part of the itinerant dental program.
- Performing high-level clinical support duties as a Dental Assistant II.
Benefits
- Sign-on Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
