Dental Hygienist - Intermittent
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Salary$55 – $77/hr
LocationAK - Wrangell
Work modeon-site
SeniorityEntry
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedNov 3, 2026 · 4d ago
Verified live49m ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Active Dental Hygiene License in the State of Alaska or another U.S. State
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
Knowledge of principles of dental and periodontal disease and appropriate treatment therapies
Knowledge of proper use of dental instruments
Skill 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
Alaska State Hygiene License preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Benefits
Retirement
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short term disability
Long term disability
Pay Range:
About the role
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.
About the company
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.
Benefits
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
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Provides age-specific patient education in the prevention and control of oral disease stressing the importance of oral hygiene, home care and nutrition.
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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.
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Manages patient schedule.
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Coordinates and conducts dental prevention activities, including health fairs, sealant clinics, and Head Start clinics.
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Maintains hygienist supplies and instruments, including sterilization of instruments.
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Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
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This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.
Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required:
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Active Dental Hygiene License in the State of Alaska or another U.S. State. Alaska State Hygiene License preferred
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Bachelor’s Degree preferred
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BLS required within 45 days of start and maintained thereafter.
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Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every 3 years
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High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year
Knowledge of
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Proper infection control techniques
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Principles of dental and periodontal disease and appropriate treatment therapies
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Proper use of dental instruments
Skills in
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Clinical hygiene
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Oral and written communication skills
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Accurate clinical judgment
Ability to
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Physically sit over patient for hours at a time
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Good dexterity with hands
Required Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, High Risk Competency - SEARHC
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!