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  • July 28, 2026

    nDental Hygienist - Part-time OR Full-timePeninsula Community Health Services of Alaska Soldotna, AK  Sig on bonus! SUMMARY POSITION STATEMENTThis purpose of this position is to perform dental hygiene procedures, as outlined by state licensure, under the direction of a dentist. The Dental Hygienist shall also provide patient education.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITIONProvides direct patient care by providing prophylaxis, fluoride treatment, sealants, patient education, perio examinations, perio scaling and root planing, application of desensitizing medication, oral cancer examination, providing local anesthesia and or nitrous oxide, and other procedures as directed by dentist.Provides treatment and education to patients with the goal of controlling and preventing oral health disease such as caries and periodontal disease.Takes and records vital signs prior to treatment, when necessary.Records diagnosis, procedural codes, treatment notes, and treatment plans in the patient chart.Provides patient with necessary education, including pre- and post-operative instructions.Sterilizes and maintains instruments and supplies according to clinic policy.Prepares operatory appropriately for each patient.Assists dental providers as needed including seating patients, anesthetizing, administering nitrous oxide, answering phones, making appointments, and assisting with the flow of the office without direction.Acts as a PCHS liaison and representative by providing community oral health education and services off site to include schools, senior centers, and organizations as needed.POSITION REQUIREMENTSEducation: Graduate from an accredited college or university with a degree in Dental Hygiene.License: Possess a current State of Alaska Dental Hygiene License and a State of Alaska Anesthesia License.Experience: Two years prior experience in a dental clinic.CONTACT INFOPatty Eissler, Chief HR Officer, 907-260-5017, peissler@pchsak.orgWebsite:  www.pchsak.orgPCHS is an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant agency. 

  • July 27, 2026

    Alaska Marine Trucking is looking to hire energetic, adventurous, and hard-working individuals like you to join our team!  We offer competitive wages, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits, a 401k plan, and plenty of opportunities to grow personally and professionally.  If you are looking for an exciting and fast-paced career that is both challenging and rewarding, Alaska Marine Trucking is where you want to be! Alaska Marine Trucking provides and manages local freight distribution services in Alaska which include loading, unloading, warehousing, pickup and delivery. Alaska Marine Trucking works closely with Alaska Marine Lines in coastal communities throughout Southeast, Central, and Western Alaska. We currently have an opening for a Customer Service Representative in Juneau, Alaska. This is a full-time position which offers family-friendly benefits, a competitive pay package and professional growth.  Currently, our benefit package includes: Paid time off – start with 17 days paid time off a year (PTO)+ additional extended leave paid timePaid Holidays– 8 paid holidays a year in addition to PTO Health Insurance – medical, dental and vision with low employee contributions Health Insurance for your family– we also contribute to medical, dental and vision for your family.401(k)– with company match + additional annual retirement contribution.Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramLife Insurance and AD&D– we pay at no cost to you.Opportunities for internal promotions/career advancement Be part of our Team and create big possibilities in your life with a challenging and rewarding career at Alaska Marine Trucking. SUMMARY: Possesses a genuine desire to serve the Customer by processing and providing information through a multitude of avenues including, but not limited to, the essential functions of the job listed below.  Processes and provides barge/ferry cargo availability/routing/ freight rating information for customers. Customer Service Representative I ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; other duties may be assigned:     * Safety is Lynden's first responsibility to our employees and our customers.  This position is a safety-sensitive position and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.    * Answer a variety of customer information requests in person, by phone, and email, regarding rates, routing, packing procedures and interline transportation procedures.    * Performs tasks outside and during odd hours that include barge checking, intake and inspect vehicles, equipment and break-bulk cargo for shipment to Alaska or other locations.    * Process Bills of Lading for receiving, review bills for complete information, assign codes and instructions as required.  Enter alpha and numeric receiving data from source documents into computer in office and occasionally in warehouse environment.    * Enter documents into scanning (Imaging) system.    * Employ training received on AML's Customer Experience Initiative.    * Respond accurately and timely to customer questions, concerns and service requirements via phone and email, or in person.    * Carry out all duties with a strong commitment to excellent customer service. Customer Service Representative II ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the above and following; other duties may be assigned:     * Quotes accurate rates and documents cargo bookings for shipments.    * Rate Bills of Lading using company's computer program.    * Highly knowledgeable of up to two regions and able to handle 90% of questions that come from customers.    * Follow established processes and adjust to changing processes as the company strives for continuous improvements.    * Carry out all duties with a strong commitment to excellent customer service.    * Perform audits to ensure accuracy of customer billing. Customer Service Representative III  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the above and following; other duties may be assigned:       * Competent on all duties including, but not limited to, Receiving, Billing, Quotes and bookings.    * Highly knowledgeable of up to four regions and able to handle 90% of questions that come from customers.    * Skilled at addressing concerns and troubleshooting issues.     * Willing to travel if needed to other ports for training or coverage.    * Able to operate pallet jack, forklift with minimal supervision.   QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and physical demands in the work environment. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High School Education or G.E.D or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years related experience.  Knowledge of current customers, requirements and processes is helpful. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as tariffs, procedural manuals and employee and safety handbooks.  Ability to write and communicate clearly and be understood.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, employees, and service partners and the general public. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: Must be able to apply and be issued a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card). MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Ability to apply common sense understanding to fulfill job duties with limited or detailed written or oral instructions. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES     * Ability to meet a flexible work schedule based on the needs of the Company.    * Ability and willingness to work overtime as required.    * Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work to meet schedules/deadlines.    * Regular attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position.  Daily physical presence is required.    * Ability to work alone or as part of a team with minimal supervision.    * Must be flexible and adaptive to constant changes and be able to work in a high stress, fast paced environment.    * PC skills required:  Windows, Excel, Outlook, keyboarding proficiency.  Ability to learn in-house software.    * Keyboard and ten-key by touch.    PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to talk, hear and speak while communicating with employees and customers either in person or using telephones or radios.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to handle a variety of physical activity from sitting to standing, walking and occasional lifting from 10 to 40 pounds. Employee must be able to use eyes, hands and fingers to keyboard, operate phones, fax and other office machinery.  The employee must occasionally kneel and stretch while inspecting vehicles.  The employee must possess close, distance, color peripheral and depth perception. The employee needs the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE): Employee is required to wear PPE as outlined in Company’s Industrial Health and Safety Manual Chapter 2.27 PPE Program, which may include hard hat, safety toe shoes/boots, gloves, safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, respiratory protection and arctic gear. WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate in the office to very loud in the barge operation.  Dress requirements in some locations are required for safety reasons and are not optional. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and working around moving machinery. COMMENTS: Must pass a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. PRE-CONDITIONAL OFFER DRUG TESTING AND BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED.   ALASKA MARINE TRUCKING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

  • July 27, 2026

    General FunctionUnder the direction of the Director of Education, the Education Coordinator develops, coordinates, and delivers educational programs and interpretive materials that advance the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center's mission. This role supervises education staff and volunteers while balancing program development, daily operations, and front-line educational experiences. To apply please submit a resume, cover letter and contact information for 3 professional references. Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide samples from past programs. The Starting pay range for this position is $25-$27 hourly.  Major Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities).Interpretation and educationFoster connections with wildlife and the natural world around us while highlighting the mission of AWCCOversee booking and scheduling of field trip and outreach programming, meeting unique needs of schools, teachers, and students.Assist with staff scheduling to meet programming needsTrack and report on programming and participation numbersDevelop interpretive media using adobe illustratorProof read and review interpretive materials and educational programmingCoordinate and supervise education programsEducation program development and facilitationCoordinate educational events for publicServe as a frontline interpreter and educatorVolunteersRecruit and supervise AWCC volunteersTrack and report volunteer contribution dataAnimal CareFeed, water, clean, and train for animals used in educational programs as neededAssist with animal care feedings and cleans as needed or requestedResearchAssist with the Alaska Beluga Monitoring Partnership as a lead observer, ensuring minimum volunteer monitoring contributions are met.Other Duties and TasksSchedule will vary based on programming needs and season to include weekends, holidays, early morning, evenings, and over nights. Regular schedule will include weekends.Regular schedule will not exceed 40 hours per week. Exceptions exceeding 40 hours per week are subject to overtime.This position will serve as a backup Manager on DutyWillingness to support other departments as necessaryPerform other duties as assigned 

 

 

 

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My name is Bryan and I work with the HandShake, and my job is to provide part-time employment for qualified students during the academic year and beyond. I have contacted you because there is an opening for you at CDS and below are the lines from your potential employer:

My name is Dr. John Mazzariello and I am the Senior Director of Practice Operations at the Center for Disability Services Council - New York Chapter (CDS).

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I also provide individual and group therapy, coaching, assessment and academic screenings to support students with disabilities (physical, chronic, psychiatric, and invisible). A large percentage of the students served by the mental health unit have psychiatric disabilities or comorbid psychiatric disabilities and need mental health support to be successful at the University. In addition, many University of students with academic difficulties and no prior diagnosis are seen and assessed through the academic screening and assessment process. I am also the Director of supervision, training and coordination of counseling psychology and clinical psychology graduate students in the United States who have practicums at SCDD and APA-accredited school psychology predoctoral interns.

You have received this email to be considered for an offer from the University Office for Students with Disabilities to work with me. This is an at-will position that reports directly to me. Should you decide to accept the offer, you do not have to travel down to New York to occupy this position as we are transitioning online.

I also have over 10 years of experience working with adults who have problematic relationships, childhood issues, and who feel stuck in their present life. It might be trauma, depression, anxiety, but whatever it is we can help you get "unstuck" together and I enjoy doing this. I believe everyone has the potential to help themselves, but sometimes we need some guidance.

This is a very simple employment. You will only help me mail letters, make payments at Walmart and purchase some items for the new Hybrid Teachers when needed. This employment only takes 6 hours a day and 4 times a week for $620.00

I am unable to meet up for an interview because I am currently away and helping the disabled students in Canada.

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