ADTEP Instructor Practitioner (On-site, Anchorage, AK)

ABOUT ANTHC: 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's AMAZING BENEFITS: 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 saltwater 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.

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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, presents classroom and clinical primary care education and training for Alaska Dental Therapy Educational Program (ADTEP) students. Provides oral health care for patients at the ADTEP clinical sites and its allied clinics in order to maintain high-level primary care skills, improve oral health delivery and consistency in carrying out standards of care. Under limited supervision, provide administrative support to the ADTEP Educational Program.

POSITION RESPONSABILTY:

Delivers education and training to ADTEP students utilizing appropriate training, adult learning concepts and clinical facilitation skills. Assures that training systems are results-oriented, meet the Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) Certification Board Standards and Procedures, Commission on Dental Accreditation Standards and return value to the organization.

Reviews and stays current with changes in the CHAP services, technologies and policies. Develops, updates, and revises educational content. Researches, analyzes, evaluates and deploys new training materials and instructional methods.

Instructs and guides ADTEP students in the DHAT scope of practice, including; primary oral health care, oral disease prevention practices, and dental care administration. Prepares, administers and scores tests, evaluates and maintains necessary records on students. Counsels students and provides special help as needed.

Participates in committee and programmatic work to promote CHAP system efficiency and effectiveness as it relates to dental health aides. Participates in continuing education as necessary to meet changing program needs and to maintain necessary professional skills and certification.

Provides primary oral health care as required. Provides and documents dental assessments, treatments, and procedures to patients within scope of authority. Evaluates patient care and revises plan of oral care to meet individualized patient needs. Confers and consults with supervising dentist as needed. Collaborates with other professionals to provide continued care outside the limitations of the practice setting.

Provides administrative tasks and clinical support duties including; patient scheduling, clinic front desk work, support the work of the ADTEP staff and faculty, monitoring clinic equipment status, ordering clinic and office supplies, and chairside dental assisting.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal and local regulations and programs.

Knowledge of training theories and practices including adult learning principles and the development of lesson plans.

Knowledge of public health education principles and practice, programs, resources, and agencies.

Knowledge and familiarity with worksite wellness programs and related emerging research.

Knowledge of professional protocols and practices in community healthcare and patient treatment, and the use of dental equipment and supplies.

Knowledge of clinical dentistry techniques.

Knowledge of relevant clinic management, patient safety, compliance, and other risk management practices, including privacy laws and regulations.

Knowledge of the principles of medical records management, and patient file documentation procedures.

Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native culture(s) and politics.

Skill in providing clinical and didactic instruction.

Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Successful completion of the two (2) year ADTEP courses or its equivalent.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Non-supervisory - Two (2) years DHAT provider experience in a public health dentistry setting.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

CHAP Certification Board certified DHAT.