Lead Dentist

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The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

In addition to the staff dentist responsibilities to provide clinical dental services within the priorities of the YKHC Dental Department and assist in dental prevention and dental health education efforts in the Sub Regional Clinics and surrounding villages; this lead dentist is responsible for creating, maintaining and educating the staff on the clinical dental systems needed for dental case management level care.

This includes but not limited to the dental scanner, dental mill, complete and removable dentures, endo and surgical extractions. This dentist will be responsible for working with manufacturers to ensure the systems are kept functional and up to date. This position enables the dental department by maintaining the systems needed to provide comprehensive care the patients in our region.

• Minimum Education: DDS or DMD degree from a dental school accredited by the commission of Dental Accreditation of the ADA.
• Minimum Experience: Minimum of 2-years of clinical experience as a dentist with at least 1 of those years being at YKHC in Bethel. Interest Dental public health, cross cultural experience, Y-K Delta exposure preferred. Time in Bethel may be required before dentist is stationed in the Sub Regional Clinics.
• License, Certification, Registration: Current license to practice dentistry in the United States of America. Credentials necessary for appointment to the Medical and Dental Staff of the YKDR Hospital.
• Equipment/Tools/Word-Aids: Dental Equipment and Instruments
• Specialized Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  General Dentistry
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Ability to supervise dental assistants' chair side work and oversee Dental Extern encounters.

• Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Ten paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• School loan repayment eligibility
• Tort Claims coverage
• Employee Wellness Center

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affir... All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment or phone  and ask to speak with a recruiter.