Posted 3 days ago
Dental Hygienist - Intermittent
@ Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
Ontario
Overview
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium is hiring an intermittent Dental Hygienist to provide age-specific preventive and periodontal care to patients of all ages. The work includes exams, cleanings, patient education, scheduling and community dental prevention events. Pay is $54.60 to $76.93 per hour and benefits are offered.
Responsibilities:
- Provide age-specific preventive and periodontal dental care
- Perform exams, periodontal therapy, polishing and fluoride application
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and nutrition
- Manage patient schedule and coordinate dental prevention events
- Maintain hygiene supplies and sterilize instruments
Requirements summary:
- Active dental hygiene licence in Alaska or another U.S. state
- Basic Life Support certification within 45 days of start
- Clinical and high-risk competency assessments after hire
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Department | Allied health |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Dental Hygiene License, Basic Life Support, Clinical Competency, High Risk Competency |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan |
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Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
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50 Years of Care
Full company description
For nearly 50 years, SEARHC has provided high-quality healthcare services to the residents of Southeast Alaska. Operating as an independent and nonprofit health Consortium, SEARHC provides a comprehensive range of health-related services, including primary, urgent and specialty medical care, dental services, behavioral health support, wellness programs, optometry services and more. We are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and quality of life for all people in these communities. SEARHC is committed to keeping care closer to home and making advanced medical technologies accessible to all. One of the many ways SEARHC does this is by offering specialty clinics or sending medical specialists to remote communities and facilities to care for patients who cannot travel. Established in 1975, SEARHC is one of the largest Native-run health organizations in the United States. In 1976, SEARHC contracted with the Indian Health Service under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to assume management of the Community Health Aide Program. Today, SEARHC has more than 1,700 employees and operates in 27 communities throughout Southeast Alaska, including two Critical Access Hospitals.
- LinkedIn followers
- 7,816
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,046
- Reported office locations
- 3100 Channel Dr, Juneau, AK 99801, US
- 222 Tongass Drive, Sitka, Alaska 99835, US
- 1200 Salmon Creek Lane, Juneau, Alaska 99801, US
- 3100 Channel Drive, Suite 300, Juneau, Alaska 99801, US
- 725 Relay Rd, Angoon, AK 99820, US
- 42 Dolly Varden Road, Gustavus, AK 99826, US
- 131 1st Ave, Haines, AK 99827, US
- 490 Gartina Highway, Hoonah, AK 99829, US
- Eight Street Extension, Hydaburg, AK 99922, US
- 105 Totem Way, Kake, AK 99830, US
- 100 Clinic Way, Kasaan, AK 99950, US
- 7300 Klawock Hollis Hwy, Klawock, AK 99925, US
- 11 Chilkat Avenue, Klukwan, AK 99827, US
- 167 Salmon Way, Pelican, AK 99832, US
- 232 Wood Street, Wrangell, AK 99929, US
- 712 Ocean Cape Road, Yakutat, AK 99689, US
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Non Profit
- Other recorded names
- SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)
- Specialties
- Acute Care
- Critical Care
- Obstetrics/Gynecology
- General Surgery
- Primary Care
- Emergency Department
- Orthopedics
- Otolaryngology (ENT)
- Behavioral Health
- Dental
- Optometry
- Pediatrics
- Internal Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Rehabilitation Services
- Radiology
- Dietary & Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy
- Laboratory
- and Child Family Therapy
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
For nearly 50 years, SEARHC has provided high-quality healthcare services to the residents of Southeast Alaska. Operating as an independent and nonprofit health Consortium, SEARHC provides a comprehensive range of health-related services, including primary, urgent and specialty medical care, dental services, behavioral health support, wellness programs, optometry services and more. We are dedicated to improving the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Juneau, AK |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1975 |
| Specialties | Acute CareCritical CareObstetrics/GynecologyGeneral SurgeryPrimary CareEmergency DepartmentOrthopedicsOtolaryngology (ENT)Behavioral HealthDental |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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Pay Range:
Pay Range:$54.60 - $76.93 Provide optimum age specific prevention and curative periodontal and dental care for SEARHC patients by performing hygiene services on infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.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
Provides age-specific patient education in the prevention and control of oral disease stressing the importance of oral hygiene, home care and nutrition.
Examination of oral tissues, periodontal therapy, coronal polishing of teeth, and apply topical fluoride; measures and marks periodontal pockets; performs x-rays, records pulse, blood pressure and temperature.
Manages patient schedule.
Coordinates and conducts dental prevention activities, including health fairs, sealant clinics, and Head Start clinics.
Maintains hygienist supplies and instruments, including sterilization of instruments.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.
Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required:
Active Dental Hygiene License in the State of Alaska or another U.S. State. Alaska State Hygiene License preferred
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- BLS required within 45 days of start and maintained thereafter.
Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every 3 years
High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year
Knowledge of
Proper infection control techniques
Principles of dental and periodontal disease and appropriate treatment therapies
Proper use of dental instruments
Skills in
Clinical hygiene
Oral and written communication skills
Accurate clinical judgment
Ability to
Physically sit over patient for hours at a time
Good dexterity with hands
Required Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, High Risk Competency - SEARHCIf you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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