Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation

Position Description

Dental Health Aide Therapist Preceptee

Bethel, Alaska

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary: Under direct supervision of a supervising dentist, 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. To work together with an interdisciplinary treatment team. Preceptee must work to complete 400 hours of direct supervision and all competencies required to obtain DHAT certification.

Position Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be a graduate of a Dental Health Aide Therapist training program and be able and willing to work on refining, acquiring and demonstrating the skills they need to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and other duties as assigned.

• Graduate from a Dental Health Aide Therapy training program
• BLS Certified
• 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 chair side, may supervise EFDHA’s with whom he/she is working

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center

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Additional Information:

ID:

18149

Location:

Bethel

Department:

Dental Clinic

Employment Duration:

80 Full time

Temporary Status:

Not Applicable

Hours per Week:

40

Minimum Hourly Pay:

31.92

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.

To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)