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Summary:

Benefits: Chugachmiut offers its employees a generous and robust benefits package. Please visit www.chugachmiut.org for a complete list of our benefits.Relocation Expenses: Up to $5,000 for legitimate moving expenses per IRS regulations, for additional information on movingexpenses, please visit the following:

This position is based in Seward, Alaska.Assists the dental team in delivering optimum age-specific prevention and curative periodontal and dental care for the Chugachmiut patient population. Performs hygiene services on infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Reporting to the dentist, the dental hygienist will, under limited supervision, provide preventive dental care, including cleaning and polishing teeth and instructing patients on good oral hygiene habits. The Dental Hygienist will also provide chair-side assistance as needed and instruct patients in aftercare for dental treatments rendered. Travel is required to the Chugachmiut communities to provide services.

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Job Announcement Flyer:

Dental Hygienist - Seward JVN 11.27.2024.pdf [pdf - 162.90 KB]

Duties:

See the attached job announcement for more duties. Performs dental hygiene procedures, including cleaning teeth, removing plaque and tartar, and applying fluoride treatments.Completes preliminary oral examinations on patients which includes a review of the patient's medical and dental history, examines the teeth and surrounding tissues, and charts findings.Examines oral tissues, performs deep scaling, root planning, coronal polishing of teeth, and applies topical fluoride. Measures and marks periodontal pockets.Inspects the mouth and throat for evidence of disease, takes and reviews routine x-rays, and alerts the dentist of any possible abnormalities such as cavities, traumatic occlusions, and suspicious lesions.Maintains hygienist supplies and instruments. Follows strict infection control protocols and maintains a clean and sterile treatment environment.Educates patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provides personalized recommendations and treatment plans for dental care.Communicates effectively with other health care providers and patients, provides verbal and written instructions in a clear and concise manner and ensures that these instructions are understood by listening and asking for feedback.Listens to the patient's concerns, addresses concerns that can be addressed within the time scheduled, and informs the patients of the course of action to follow for their dental concerns.

Qualifications:

Must have graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program and hold a valid license to practice as a Dental Hygienist in the State of Alaska.

Work Type:

Permanent, Full

Announcement #:

11-24-10-003

Who May Apply?

All Groups of Qualified Individuals

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