SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)·Wrangell, Alaska
Provide comprehensive preventive and curative periodontal and dental care for patients of all ages. Responsibilities include performing x-rays, applying fluoride, conducting patient education, and managing clinic supplies and sterilization.
$54.60 - $76.93 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.
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.
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!
Requires an active Dental Hygiene License in Alaska or another U.S. state and BLS certification. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, and candidates must pass clinical and high-risk competency assessments.
Market context
Dental roles in Alaska can draw steady interest because clinics often need clinicians who can balance patient care with the practical demands of serving dispersed communities. These positions are competitive when employers emphasize patient relationships, teamwork, and ongoing development, and the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm licensure expectations and be ready to discuss how you approach empathy, integrity, and continuous learning.
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