Dentist - Intermittent
About The Position
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. Participates as dental provider (infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics) or consultant for SEARHC.
Requirements
- DDS or DMD degree from an accredited university
- Active Dental Practice license in state of Alaska or another US state - Alaska license preferred
- 2+ years' experience OR completion of Dental Residency
- Knowledge of Evidence-based dentistry practices
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
- Skills in Diagnostic and treatment skills
- Skills in Clinical skills
- Skills in Maintaining safety
- Ability to Follow infection control guidelines
- Ability to Diagnose and treat dental problems
- Ability to Follow established protocol
- Ability to Use caution
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Dentist - State of Alaska - Alaska State Board of Dental Examiners
- Physically able to sit over patient for hours at a time
- Dexterity with hands
Responsibilities
- 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).
- Participate in village field trips.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- retirement
- paid time off
- paid parental leave
- health, dental, and vision benefits
- life insurance
- long and short-term disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
