Pay Range:

$48.22 - $62.80

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, 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:

Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Dental Hygenist - Alaska State Board of Dental Examiners

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!