Dental Health Aide Therapist Certified
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Position Summary:
Provide clinical dental services within an individually designed scope of practice, and within the priorities of the YKHC Dental Department. To assist in dental prevention and dental health education efforts. Work together with an interdisciplinary treatment team. May serve as a supervising Dental Health Aide Therapist to Primary Dental Health Aide(s). Provides clinical and/or administrative support in assistance to the Dental Health Aide Therapist Coordinator.
Position Qualifications:
Have met federal CHAP requirements as a Dental Health Aide Therapist administered by ANTHC in conjunction with the University of Washington
CHAP Dental Health Aide Therapist Certification, BLS.
Work with potentially hazardous equipment and materials such as x-ray equipment, sterilizers, medicaments, sharp instruments and infectious waste.
Basic knowledge of general dentistry, including disease prevention, dental health education, and basic restorative, preventive and surgical procedures.
Supervise dental assistants at chairside, may supervise PDHA’s and EFDHA’s with whom he/she is working.
Benefits Include:
Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
Eleven (11) paid holidays
Comprehensive healthcare coverage
Life and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement plans
Employee Wellness Center
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- Location:
- St Marys, AK, United States