Dental Hygienist - Temporary

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)•Wrangell, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Graduate of a two-year Dental Hygiene Program
Pass the National Board Examination for Dental Hygienist
Active Dental Hygiene License in the State of Alaska or another U.S. State.
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
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC
Dental Hygenist - Alaska State Board of Dental Examiners
High Risk Competency - SEARHC

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Alaska State Hygiene License preferred

Responsibilities

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.