Dental Health Aide Therapist – DHAT Job Sitka area,Alaska USA,Dental / Dentistry

Provide preventive, educational, diagnostic, and routine dental treatment services within approved DHAT scope of practice and clinical privileges
Obtain and document patient medical and dental histories and perform dental assessments
Perform dental examinations, radiographs, diagnosis, and treatment planning within authorized scope
Provide oral health education, fluoride treatments, sealants, prophylaxis, and other preventive interventions
Perform authorized restorative procedures and, when permitted, administer local anesthetic and perform uncomplicated extractions
Provide emergency and palliative dental services and consult the supervising dentist when needed
Identify cases requiring services outside DHAT scope and coordinate consultation or referral
Deliver culturally responsive oral health education to patients, families, schools, elders, and the community
Participate in community outreach, school-based services, prevention activities, health fairs, and community health initiatives
Coordinate referrals, specialty dental services, follow-up care, and continuity of care
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely electronic health records
Maintain compliance with HIPAA, infection prevention, OSHA, patient safety, and YCHC policies
Participate in quality improvement, chart review, peer review, patient safety, and Dental Department quality activities
Maintain dental equipment, instruments, supplies, and inventory
Follow sterilization, infection‑control, exposure‑control, and clinical safety procedures
Assist with scheduling, patient follow‑up, referrals, clerical duties, and administrative responsibilities
Collaborate with medical, behavioral health, community health, specialty care, and administrative staff
Participate in meetings, trainings, emergency preparedness activities, and organizational initiatives
Perform remote follow‑up, scheduling, referral coordination, chart review, documentation, treatment‑planning consultation, patient education, outreach coordination, quality improvement, program development, and continuing education
Remain available during scheduled remote hours and report on‑site when patient‑care or operational needs require it
Serve as a Mandatory Reporter

Requirements

Successful completion of an approved Dental Health Aide Therapist educational program
Current Dental Health Aide Therapist certification through the Community Health Aide Program Certification Board, or ability to obtain required certification prior to independent practice
Possession or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska with a clean driving record
Must successfully pass a criminal history and background check
Must present vaccination documentation or submit to immunity testing for Tdap, hepatitis B, measles, varicella, and influenza within 3 months of hire
Knowledge of DHAT clinical standards, scope of practice, and supervision requirements
Knowledge of preventive, restorative, and community‑based dental care
Knowledge of dental terminology, infection prevention, sterilization, and patient safety
Ability to perform authorized dental procedures safely and competently
Ability to recognize conditions requiring consultation, referral, or treatment by a dentist or other healthcare professional
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, coworkers, and community partners
Ability to provide culturally responsive and respectful care
Ability to work independently while maintaining appropriate communication with the supervising dentist
Ability to organize and prioritize patient‑care and administrative responsibilities
Ability to maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
Proficiency with electronic health…