Dental Health Aide Therapist (DHAT) Student

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary

Tribally affiliated three-academic year program based in Alaska which seeks students who are culturally sensitive and motivated to make a difference in Alaska Native communities. Students will be provided a challenging curriculum in partnership with Iḷisaġvik College that teaches students to provide oral health services in Alaska. Students accepted to the program may obtain Tribal Health Organization sponsorship. Tribal sponsorship often guarantees employment upon successful completion of the program.

Responsibilities

DHAT Students are required to participate and pass all required courses. Classes are full time. Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with one hour lunch break. Occasional work outside of standard hours to complete necessary assignments and clinical work.

P articipate in all classes and complete all assignments on time. Full-time attendance is required. These include didactic, clinical and general education courses.

P rovides patient care as a student provider in structured learning environment under supervision of ADTEP Instructor, who will be a licensed dentist. Patient care is provided in Anchorage, Bethel and in village communities.

V illage field travel is completed via small plane, truck, boat or 4-wheelers.

P erforms other duties as assigned Contributes to Agile processes, sprints, planning meetings and planning boards.

Other information:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

K nowledge of customer service concepts and practices.

K nowledge of computers and comfortable with their use, familiarity with standard Microsoft office suite of applications.

S kill in strong communication, verbal and written.

S kill in problem solving.

M INIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

M ust have high school diploma or GED.

M INIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

N /A

P REFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

P rior health care work experience is recommended but not required. Prefer experience in the Alaska Tribal Health System. Bi-lingual (Alaska Native Regions). Prior experience living and working in remote communities in Alaska. Knowledge of Alaska Native culture(s) and politics.

A DDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

S atisfy applicable criminal background and character standards and pass mandatory drug screening. Any positive drug tests will result in immediate dismissal from the ADTEP Program. Must abide by ANTHC, Iḷisaġvik College and YKHC drug policies.