Pay Range:
$48.22 - $62.80SEARHC 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, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.
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.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
High school diploma or GED
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:
Dental Hygenist - Alaska State Board of Dental ExaminersIf you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!