SEARHC
Pay Range:
$48.22 - $62.80
SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium serving the residents of Southeast Alaska. We value our employees as our strongest assets and prioritize their professional development and advancement.
Working at SEARHC offers more than a job; it provides a fulfilling career with generous benefits, including retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
Position Overview:
Provide age-specific preventive and curative periodontal and dental care for SEARHC patients by performing hygiene services on infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Key Responsibilities: Educate patients on oral disease prevention, emphasizing oral hygiene, home care, and nutrition. Examine oral tissues, perform periodontal therapy, coronal polishing, apply fluoride, measure periodontal pockets, take x-rays, and record vital signs. Manage patient scheduling. Coordinate and conduct dental prevention activities such as health fairs, sealant clinics, and Head Start clinics. Maintain hygienist supplies and sterilize instruments. Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position does not require supervisory duties. Qualifications: Graduate of a two-year Dental Hygiene Program. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Pass the National Board Examination for Dental Hygienists. Active Dental Hygiene License in Alaska or another U.S. State; Alaska license preferred. High school diploma or GED. Knowledge: Proper infection control techniques. Principles of dental and periodontal diseases and treatments. Proper use of dental instruments. Skills: Clinical hygiene skills. Effective oral and written communication. Accurate clinical judgment. Abilities: Sit for extended periods during patient care. Good manual dexterity. Certifications Required:
BLS (American Heart Association), Clinical Competency Assessment (SEARHC), Dental Hygienist license (Alaska State Board of Dental Examiners), High-Risk Competency (SEARHC). If you enjoy growth opportunities and working with enthusiastic, high-achieving colleagues, you'll find a rewarding career with us!
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Provide age-specific preventive and curative periodontal and dental care for SEARHC patients by performing hygiene services on infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Key Responsibilities: Educate patients on oral disease prevention, emphasizing oral hygiene, home care, and nutrition. Examine oral tissues, perform periodontal therapy, coronal polishing, apply fluoride, measure periodontal pockets, take x-rays, and record vital signs. Manage patient scheduling. Coordinate and conduct dental prevention activities such as health fairs, sealant clinics, and Head Start clinics. Maintain hygienist supplies and sterilize instruments. Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position does not require supervisory duties. Qualifications: Graduate of a two-year Dental Hygiene Program. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Pass the National Board Examination for Dental Hygienists. Active Dental Hygiene License in Alaska or another U.S. State; Alaska license preferred. High school diploma or GED. Knowledge: Proper infection control techniques. Principles of dental and periodontal diseases and treatments. Proper use of dental instruments. Skills: Clinical hygiene skills. Effective oral and written communication. Accurate clinical judgment. Abilities: Sit for extended periods during patient care. Good manual dexterity. Certifications Required:
BLS (American Heart Association), Clinical Competency Assessment (SEARHC), Dental Hygienist license (Alaska State Board of Dental Examiners), High-Risk Competency (SEARHC). If you enjoy growth opportunities and working with enthusiastic, high-achieving colleagues, you'll find a rewarding career with us!
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