Dental Assistant II

Pay Range

• Pay
• Range:$27.81 - $38.62 Facilitates delivery of dental services by assisting the dentists with direct patient care and the day-to-day operation of the Dental Clinic. 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 Greets, seats and prepares patient in appropriate treatment operatory. Prepares operatory in advance of appointment including instruments, radiographs, hand pieces, charts & supplies according to specialty. Assists at chair-side using 4- handed techniques. Travels with providers to provide coverage at other clinics. Cleans, prepares, and maintains operatories, labs, central sterilization and tray set up area. Prepares & maintains trays, tubs, instrument packs, mobile carts and supplies in an organized and uniform manner. Fluently anticipates provider needs to streamline clinic and appointment flow. Helps mentor DA trainees and new employees. Shift Details 4 10-hour shifts per week General Able to fluently utilize the Dental Electronic Health Record for all charting, scheduling, medical alerts, and conditions. Able to utilize mult-icodes, continuing care, and chart notes with minimal support Proactively Sets up and assists for all appointment types seen in a General Dental Clinic, including advanced Surgical Oral Surgery, Restorative, Implant Surgery, and Endodontics Performs Setup for all fixed and removable prosthodontics appointments as well as help capture and fabricate removable appliances and crowns Able to accurately complete perio charting via multiple pathways Able to accurately and routinely capture all radiographs without assistance and with few retakes Able to independently apply topical fluoride. Able to set up basic Pediatric and Orthodontic appointment types Pediatric Able to fluently utilize the Dental Electronic Health Record for basic charting, scheduling, medical alerts, and conditions. Fluently Sets up and assists for all appointment types seen in a
• Pediatric
• Dental
• Clinic: appointments with Nitrous Oxide, pre-cooperative age pediatric exams, and fluoride visits, as well as advanced pediatric appointment types such as assisting in knee-to-knee exams and procedures, assists for CO2 laser infant frenectomy, and pediatric pulp therapy procedures Able to communicate with pediatric patients regarding instructions and Oral Health Information. Provide a welcoming and friendly environment for Children Able to accurately and routinely capture all radiographs without assistance and with few retakes Able to set up basic general and Orthodontic Appointment types Orthodontics Able to fluently utilize the Dental Electronic Health Record for basic charting, scheduling, medical alerts, and conditions. · Identifies all Orthodontic related continuing care. Independently set up and assists for all orthodontic appointments. Able to independently affix all wires, ties, and ligatures for patients in orthodontic treatment. Correctly sizes orthodontic bands and fits arch wires to patient needs Able to capture diagnostic impressions, both digital and analog. Understands and utilizes knowledge of brackets and wire sequences Able to fabricate Essix retainers, nightguards, and pour all diagnostic models accurately. Able to set up basic general and pediatric