Pediatrics - General

Pediatric Dentist

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 insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Join South East Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)- a distinguished non-profit health consortium dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the residents of beautiful Southeast Alaska. We are seeking a full ‑ time Pediatric Dentist to join its established and collegial team at our Children's Dental Clinic. Outfitted with the latest pediatric dental technology, the clinic is designed to provide high ‑ quality, comprehensive oral healthcare in a supportive and child ‑ friendly environment.

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced dental professionals who are passionate about serving the unique needs of children and families in Southeast Alaska.

Why Choose SEARHC?

• The new three-story dental clinic is scheduled to begin serving the Juneau community in February 2027. The facility will offer Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and General Dentistry services, along with visiting specialists.
• As one of the largest Native-run healthcare organizations in the United States, SEARHC is committed to providing quality healthcare that honors the traditions of Alaska Native people and American Indians, while ensuring that advanced medical technologies are made accessible to all.
• The new $300 million Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center opened in Sitka, April 2026 and in 2021 we opened the $30 million Wrangell Medical Center, located in Wrangell. With plans to build a third critical-access hospital in Haines. In addition to the dozens of established outpatient clinics and traveling clinics throughout the region.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation salary: $320,000 -$360,000 based on years of experience.
• Financial incentives: $35,000 Sign-On Bonus and $25,000 relocation assistance with three-year commitment.
• Educational Loan Reimbursement Programs: IHS, and NHSC
• Professional development: $6000 in pre-tax annual continuing education allowance.
• Healthcare benefits:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage. Life insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Wellness, Supplemental Insurances, Identity & Fraud Protection, Legal Insurance, and Pet Insurance.
• Retirement planning: 401k plan, SEARHC will match up to the first 5% of pay you save beginning on the date of hire. Additional Roth and 457b plans.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance:

• Clinic
  
  Schedule:
  
  Full-time:
  Four-day work week with no call responsibilities.
• Traveling Clinic:
  Six to Eight times annually, this role also offers the unique chance to participate in outreach clinics throughout Southeast Alaska, delivering essential dental services to rural and underserved communities while making a meaningful impact on the oral health of Alaska Native and Southeast Alaska populations.
• Generous Time Off: 264 hours of PTO annually and 80 additional hours for continuing education.

Practice Details:

• New, modern clinic facility:
  Featuring nine chairs with private, closed operatories, and plumbed nitrous oxide. The space is designed with kid-friendly murals and artwork, and there are plans to support each dentist with two dental assistants in the near future.
• Patient Volume: 16-24 pediatric patients per day in clinic. All clinic operatories have up-to-date A-Dec equipment, digital radiography, and electronic health records. Including Dentrix Enterprise Software and Dexis Radiography.
• Procedure opportunities:
  Full spectrum of treatment options, from minimally invasive dentistry to traditional restorative dentistry, and full mouth dental rehab cases in the OR.

Qualifications:

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited program.
• Board Certification or Board Eligible for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
• Active Dental Practice license in state of Alaska or another US state. Renewal of Alaska license paid for by SEARHC.
• BLS required.

Client Details State AK