Dentist - General - Klawock - Alaska, United States - SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium

Description

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SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it's a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

$190-$220k annually DOE + Geographic Pay, Sign On Bonus, Relocation & Loan Repayment Options 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.

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

Work Environment

• Can be emotionally and/or physically challenging

Required Certifications :

Dentist - State of Alaska - Alaska State Board of Dental Examiners

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us

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About Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium

We Want You to Join our Team
Southeast Alaska is home to some of the world's most breathtaking landscapes, proudest Native cultures, and thriving pioneer spirits. SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) helps to keep it healthy.

Every career with SEARHC comes with a positive work culture, a team with shared values, and competitive benefits. SEARHC offers sign-on bonuses for Registered Nurses, Hot Jobs and Certified Nurses Assistants.

At SEARHC, we are passionate about enhancing the health and wellbeing of our team as well as the communities we serve.

We Embody our Values:
Respect
Cultural Identity
Service
Professionalism
Compassion

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