What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Hygienist position at Indian Health Services?
Location: Kotzebue, AK Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type: Tribal Salary Range: $51,000 to $81,000 / Per Year Open Period: 1/29/2016 to 3/31/2016 Summary: Join a COMPASSIONATE and ADVENTUROUS team that delivers health and social services to communities above the ARCTIC CIRCLE from modern facilities in Kotzebue, Alaska and 11 surrounding villages! EXCELLENT SALARY/BENEFITS! Relocation, sign-on and retention bonuses, free medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability and retirement for employee, IHS, NHSC and Alaska State loan repayment site, CEU/CME/CDE allowance and paid days, furnished hospital housing for rent, 30 days accrued leave in first year, 11 paid holidays, leave cash out option, no State Income Tax, Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend, employee gym and saunas, close knit community, 5 minute commute/walk to work, endless year-round outdoor activities and ways to enjoy the beauty of Alaska, and more! AMAZING CULTURE & COMMUNITY READY TO WELCOME YOU AND/OR YOUR FAMILY:
Type: Tribal Salary Range: $51,000 to $81,000 / Per Year Open Period: 1/29/2016 to 3/31/2016 Summary: Join a COMPASSIONATE and ADVENTUROUS team that delivers health and social services to communities above the ARCTIC CIRCLE from modern facilities in Kotzebue, Alaska and 11 surrounding villages! EXCELLENT SALARY/BENEFITS! Relocation, sign-on and retention bonuses, free medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability and retirement for employee, IHS, NHSC and Alaska State loan repayment site, CEU/CME/CDE allowance and paid days, furnished hospital housing for rent, 30 days accrued leave in first year, 11 paid holidays, leave cash out option, no State Income Tax, Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend, employee gym and saunas, close knit community, 5 minute commute/walk to work, endless year-round outdoor activities and ways to enjoy the beauty of Alaska, and more! AMAZING CULTURE & COMMUNITY READY TO WELCOME YOU AND/OR YOUR FAMILY:
• Beautiful 88,000 sq ft hospital decorated throughout with stunning Alaska Native artifacts
• See the Northern Lights in the winter
• Experience the land of the midnight sun in the summer where the sun doesn't ever set
• Watch dog sledding and snowmobile races
• Eat Native Alaskan food
• Buy Native Alaskan art made by the Iñupiat
• Watch the seals and caribou crossing the ice in the winter and spring
• Pick the sweetest blueberries, cranberries and salmon berries in the fall
• Attend festivals and parades in the summertime
• A tremendous opportunity to assist amazing communities in self-governance, preservation of culture and subsistence lifestyle and to provide medical, social and Tribal services for a healthy future!
Participates in the delivery of preventive dental health services to residents served by Maniilaq. Works with potentially hazardous equipment and materials, such as x-ray equipment, autoclaves, and sharp instruments. Work is done both in Kotzebue and in the villages. Reports directly to the Dental Clinic Manager. Qualifications: Must possess Alaska license to practice dental hygiene or obtain license within six months from date of hire, plus two (2) years of clinical and/or public health education experience. Must be willing and able to travel in small airplanes and lift up to 40 pounds of luggage. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: 2016:OTZ-038 Who May Apply? Public Get Details & Apply: http://www.maniilaq.org/careers/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Participates in the delivery of preventive dental health services to residents served by Maniilaq. Works with potentially hazardous equipment and materials, such as x-ray equipment, autoclaves, and sharp instruments. Work is done both in Kotzebue and in the villages. Reports directly to the Dental Clinic Manager. Qualifications: Must possess Alaska license to practice dental hygiene or obtain license within six months from date of hire, plus two (2) years of clinical and/or public health education experience. Must be willing and able to travel in small airplanes and lift up to 40 pounds of luggage. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: 2016:OTZ-038 Who May Apply? Public Get Details & Apply: http://www.maniilaq.org/careers/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Salary : $51,000 - $81,000
