Managing 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 SEARHC (South East Alaska Regional Health Consortium), a nonprofit, mission-driven healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality, culturally respectful care to communities across Southeast Alaska. We are seeking a Managing General Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care while leading daily clinic operations, mentoring staff, and helping advance oral health services in one of Alaska's most vibrant communities.

This role offers a unique blend of clinical practice, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to serve a diverse patient population through an integrated healthcare model.

Why Choose SEARHC?

The Wrangell Dental Clinic will expand into a brand new, state-of-the-art dental facility with seven private operatories anticipated in 2027.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 SEARHC opened the Wrangell Medical Center. 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 and Benefits Salary: $203,000 -$254,000 based on years of experience, with dental residency premium stipend of $12,000 and a $20,000 leadership stipend.

Financial incentives: $35,000 Geo-differential Stipend, $35,000 Sign-On Bonus and $25,000 Relocation Assistance with a three-year commitment.

Healthcare benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage with flexible spending options (FSAs).Life insurance and wellness:
Basic life insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Accident - Critical Illness – Hospital Insurances, Identity & Fraud Protection, Legal Insurance, and Pet Insurance.

Professional development: $6000 in pre-tax annual Continuing Education allowance.

Retirement planning: 401k plan with up to 5% employer match beginning on your date of hire, Roth and 457b plans.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance:

Clinic

Schedule:

Full-time:
Four day work week with no call responsibilities offering a great work-life balance.

Generous Time Off: 33 days (264 hours) annually and 10 (80 hours) additional days of Continuing Education.

Practice Details Clinic:
Featuring four closed operatories, 2:1 Dental Assistant Support, and plumbed nitrous oxide. Working alongside one hygienist and DHAT.Patient Volume: 12–18 patients per day. 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.Visiting Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics specialists provide additional collaboration opportunities throughout the year Leadership Responsibilities:

Provides overall administrative and clinical leadership for one or more SEARHC Dental clinics. Serves as the senior dental professional for the clinic, with responsibilities for the assessment, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of direct and contract resources for dental services.

Provides administrative and clinical supervision of Dentists, Hygienists, and Dental Therapists, and provides administrative supervision of all other dental staff assigned to the site. Engages team by planning, assigning, evaluating,…