Dental Hygienist: $15,000 Sign on Bonus*, Relocation, Retention Bonus Eligible

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary

Responsible for providing dental hygiene treatment to patients and to actively participate in the YKHC dental disease prevention program.

Position Responsibilities

Provide dental hygiene and dental disease prevention services in the Bethel dental clinic as well as in selected villages of the YKHC service area.

Check and maintain hygiene treatment area for cleanliness, adequate supplies and instruments and proper functioning of equipment.

Review, select, and submit requests for necessary instruments, supplies, and patient education materials.

Charting and recordkeeping is done thoroughly and accurately. This includes: periodontal health, health history, progress notes, consent, proper procedure codes, etc.

Work to schedule Hygiene patients with efficiency. Maintain a recall system.

Follow accepted infection control procedures for the hygiene treatment area and for the sterilization of instruments

• Promote the team concept by interaction with other staff members and participation in staff meetings.
• Supervise Dental Assistants I and II.
• Assist in all areas of the Dental Disease Prevention Program, including: Smile Alaska Style, Health Fairs, National Children’s Dental Health Month, Dental Health Worker training, “Brush-in”, early childhood caries prevention projects, etc.
• Produce computerized statistical reports on oral health objectives.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Education

Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene or a Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene required.

Minimum Experience

Two years Dental Hygiene experience preferred.

License, Certification, Registration: Valid Driver’s License. Must possess Alaska License to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist, or a Registered Dental Hygienist serving as a Commission Corps Officer. Current BLS and CPR certified.

• Equipment/Tools: Dental equipment, Dental instruments, Clinical Product Suites, Telemedicine.
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Dental Hygiene, Public Health preferred.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise Dental Assistants I and II.

Benefits Include

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• $15,000 Sign on Bonus with a 3 year contract
• Plus More!

Compensation Pay Range Minimum

53.61

Employment Type: Regular

Time Type

Full time

Hours Per Week

40

FLSA Exempt

No

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