Dental Assistant

Location:

Seward, AK Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov

Type: Tribal Salary Range: Salary Negotiable Open Period: 10/23/2026 until filled Summary: Chugachmiut is a rapidly growing 501(3)c Non-profit, Alaska Native Regional Tribal Consortium. We are seeking highly motivated, talented candidates to join us on our journey to excellence! Join a dynamic, team-driven environment that features an abundance of opportunities for growth and development! At Chugachmiut, you not only start a job but a career that truly makes a difference in the lives of others! Chugachmiut offers its employees a generous and robust benefits package including: Retirement Plans, Medical & Prescription Insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance - Short & Long Term, Life Insurance, Subsidized Gym Memberships, 13-Paid Holidays, Personal Leave, Aflac Supplemental benefits and so much more!

Performs chair-side assistance and related duties in all phases of general dentistry and performs clinical sterilization and maintenance. Assists the dental team with direct patient care (infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics) and supports the dental programs throughout the Chugach Region. More info about area: https://www.chugachmiut.org/jobs Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov

Duties: • Improves patient experience and quality of care by focusing on optimal patient access, continuity, and team-based care. • Prepares operatory before appointment, including setting up sterile instrument trays, radiographs, handpieces, materials, and supplies. • Organizes and lays out instruments and materials needed for each treatment properly. • Greets and seats patients in a friendly, professional, and courteous manner; takes vital signs and prepares patients for dental treatment. • Records information related to the patient''s medical history and verbally informs the dentist if the patient has a medical problem or drug allergy. • Performs digital scans, as well as digital and panoramic X-rays. • Assists with patient data entry into the dental software programs. • Performs chair-side assistance as anticipated or required in all phases of general dentistry, including tissue retraction, operatory air/water syringe and high-speed evacuation, passing instruments, preparing dental materials, maintaining dry field, etc. • Performs fluoride treatment, including trays, fluoride varnish, and rinses. • Provides the patient with the dentist''s instructions for oral care following dental treatment. • Maintains operatories neat and orderly, and within standards for clean sterile dental procedures. • Assists with schedule maintenance and schedules patient appointments, and assists with referrals and obtaining prior authorizations. • Prepares and maintains dental instruments, supplies, and equipment according to protocol and manufacturer''s guidelines. • Prepares and maintains trays, tubs, instrument packs, mobile carts, and supplies in an organized and uniform manner. • Cleans, prepares, and maintains operatories, lab, central sterilization, and tray set-up areas. • Cleans and sharpens instruments; sterilizes instruments using autoclave and dryclave techniques, and keeps necessary records thereof. • Maintains appropriate infection control measures pre- and post-treatment. • Assists with routing patients for dental treatment and services required. • Maintains inventory and orders clinic supplies and materials necessary to serve the community''s dental care needs. Packs and manages the dental field equipment and supplies for the villages when requested. • Adheres to OSHA Compliance Standards by maintaining current Safety Data Sheets and sterilization and quality assurance procedures. • Participates in continuous quality improvement activities. Qualifications: • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). • Completion of Dental Assistant Training Programor Dental Assistant Certification preferred. • One or two years of related experience or equivalent combination of experience and training preferred. • Current CPR Card or successful certification/recertification 6 months after hire. • Experience working with Alaska Natives and/or other Native Americans is preferred. Work Type: Permanent, Full Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals Get Details & Apply: https://www.vscyberhosting.com/Chugachmiut//Careers.aspx?req=11-24-10-004&type=JOBDESCR Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov