The Tulalip Tribes
The Tulalip Tribes publicly announces that Indian Preference in hiring shall apply to Tulalip Tribal job opportunities according to our Preference Code.
DEPARTMENT: Dental
JOB SUMMARY: The Dental Therapist/Dental Health Aide Therapist (DHAT) provides services in a cooperative working relationship with the dental staff and may oversee one or two dental assistants under limited circumstances (e.g., while performing a procedure). Initially, the Dental Therapist works under a “practice agreement” during a structured preceptorship under the close supervision of licensed dentists. After successfully completing the preceptorship, the Dental Therapist delivers diagnostic, preventive, and restorative care independently within a defined scope of practice. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting exams, treatment planning, fillings/dental restorations, dental extractions (oral surgery), patient education, and providing support for community-based oral health efforts.
COMPENSATION: $DOE
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION
- Associate Degree in Science or related field.
- Completion of an accredited Dental Therapy Education Program.
MINIMUM RELATED EXPERIENCE
- Four (4) years of experience working in a dental field.
- Completion of Preceptorship as indicated in job summary under the supervision of a licensed dentist or dentists preferred.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/PREREQUISITES
- BLS Certification.
- Negative TB Skin Test or chest x-ray.
- Certified as a Dental Health Aide Therapist (DHAT), by a Community Health Aide Program Certification Board (CHAPCB), that is recognized by a National Indian Health Board (NIHB).
- Completion of Preceptorship under the supervision of a licensed dentist or dentists. *Will allow (1) One year to obtain.
- Must abide by departments vaccination policy.
- HIPAA certification upon hire.
- Must complete required Health Services credentialing process prior to start date.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a regular Full-Time position.