Dental Health Aide Therapist Certified

Hooper Bay , Alaska

The vision: Through Native Self-Determination and Culturally Relevant Health Systems, we strive to be the healthiest people.

At the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) we administer a comprehensive healthcare system throughout 58 rural communities with a mission of Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health.

YKHC serves 58 federally-recognized Tribes and operates 41 Village Clinics. Our five larger communities are served by five Sub-Regional Clinics. All communities in our service area are served by the 55 bed regional hospital in Bethel.

For more information about our hospital or the region please visit
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation – We Strive to be the Healthiest People (www.ykhc.org)

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

Additional Information:

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)