Dentist

Participates as dental provider (infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics) or consultant for SEARHC.

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.

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).

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 are required.

DDS or DMD degree from an accredited university

Active Dental Practice license in state of Alaska or another US state – Alaska license preferred

BLS

2+ years’ experience OR completion of Dental Residency

Evidence-based dentistry practices

HIPAA regulations

Diagnostic and treatment skills

Clinical skills

Maintaining safety

Follow infection control guidelines

Diagnose and treat dental problems

Follow established protocol

Use caution

Occasional travel to remote villages around Southeast Alaska for field trips

Travel is via jet, ferry, and small aircraft

Exposure to potentially caustic chemicals and pathogens necessitates exacting in technique

Physically able to sit over patient for hours at a time

Dexterity with hands

Can be emotionally and/or physically challenging

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