Supervisor of Dental Assistants I-Ambassador Dental
Hiring Range: $28.17 to $37.56
Supervisor of Dental Assistants II-Ambassador Dental
Hiring Range: $30.14 to $40.18
The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Supervisor of Dental Assistants is responsible for the supervision and development of the Dental Assistant employees of the Dental department. This position works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide quality therapeutic and culturally acceptable direct care and skill-building dental services. Supervisor of Dental Assistants is expected to handle assignments that are tied to Joint Commission, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), OSHA, Hazardous, Biohazardous, Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement compliance. Practice as an active member of the Integrated Dental Care Team with a level of professionalism that creates, develops and nurtures culturally appropriate interactions. The Supervisor of Dental Assistants is responsible for the day-to-day performance of a group of Dental Assistant employees and also providing dental assistant services within the program. The supervisor is responsible for guiding and coordinating the work of the group of dental assistants towards established goals and objectives.
This position has two (2) levels designed to provide progressively more responsible and independent work experiences. Progression between job levels is based on the demonstrated ability to successfully handle more progressively responsible assignments.
SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s Vision of, “A Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness” and SCF’s Mission of, “Working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services”:
Additional Qualifications for Supervisor of Dental Assistants II: Meets all requirements of Supervisor of Dental Assistants I in addition to the following:
Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting and training. SCF Human Resources must receive certification before applicants receive preference.
To protect the health of customer-owners and employees, Southcentral Foundation (SCF) requires health screenings and immunizations for all new and current employees. SCF's philosophy of care is built on creating and maintaining trusting relationships with customer-owners, and a healthy workforce is an important part of that commitment.
Following SCF's Employee Health Procedure, including all required job-related health screenings and immunizations, is a condition of employment. The procedure is based on the latest scientific evidence and recommendations from public health experts.
New employees must complete all required health screenings and immunizations before their first day of work. Current employees must complete any additional screenings or immunizations that become necessary due to workplace conditions, public health concerns, or newly available vaccines that help protect coworkers and the community.
Southcentral Foundation (SCF) is an Alaska Native-owned healthcare organization serving Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Anchorage, the Mat-Su Valley, and 60 rural villages in the Anchorage Service Unit.
Our Mission
Working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services.
Our Vision
A Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness.
SCF’s “Nuka System of Care” is a name given to the whole health care system created, managed, and owned by Alaska Native people to achieve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness.
The relationship-based Nuka System of Care is comprised of organizational strategies and processes; medical, behavioral, dental and traditional practices; and supporting infrastructure that work together - in relationship - to support wellness. By putting relationships at the forefront of what we do and how we do it, the Nuka System will continue to develop and improve for future generations.
