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Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)
AK
July 30, 2024
Posted
Klawock and Juneau
$25K Sign On Bonus
Participates as dental provider (infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics) or consultant for SEARHC.
Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
Provides direct patient care in home office and occasional village travel.
Develops and promotes dental health.
Acts as advisor to the Director and Senior Clinical Director of Dental Services in all matters pertaining to patient care in their clinic(s).
Acknowledges all communications, submits required reports, timecards, clinical coding, and documentation in a timely manner.
Keeps up-to-date knowledge of technical best practices and of Evidence-Based Dentistry practices through continuing education and applying these skills to scope of practice.
Performs additional duties assigned by Director of Dental Services or other proper authority.
Supervises dental residents
Maintains credentialing requirements (for Juneau & Sitka Dentists).
Other Functions
Constant pace and frequent contact with apprehensive and/or uncooperative patients require communication, patience, organization, and efficiency.
Flexibility regarding scheduling is required to accommodate occasional need to work into lunch hour, after hours, and in emergencies.
Participate in village field trips.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervisory responsibilities are required.
Additional Job Description
Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required
DDS or DMD degree from an accredited university
Active Dental Practice license in state of Alaska or another US state – Alaska license preferred
Experience Required
2+ years’ experience OR completion of Dental Residency
Knowledge of
Evidence-based dentistry practices
HIPAA regulations
Skills in
Diagnostic and treatment skills
Clinical skills
Maintaining safety
Ability to
Follow infection control guidelines
Diagnose and treat dental problems
Follow established protocol
Use caution
Travel Required
Occasional travel to remote villages around Southeast Alaska for field trips
Travel is via jet, ferry, and small aircraft
Safety and Risk Management Responsibilities
Exposure to potentially caustic chemicals and pathogens necessitates exacting in technique
Physical Demands
Physically able to sit over patient for hours at a time
Dexterity with hands
Salary
Desired Start Date
$190-$220k DOE + Relocation, Sign On Bonus & Loan Repayment Options