About The Role

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

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
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.
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, High Risk Competency - SEARHC
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!