Dentist - General

About the role

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium serving the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets and prioritize their professional advancement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative, well-supported clinical environment.
• Provide care both in Juneau and through periodic outreach to surrounding communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience or completion of a dental residency.
• DDS or DMD from an accredited institution.
• Eligible for or holding an active dental license (Alaska preferred).
• BLS certification required.
• Commitment to evidence-based dentistry and high-quality patient care.

Benefits

• Compensation salary: Full-Time: $203,000 -$254,000 based on years of experience.
• Financial incentives: Sign-On Bonus and relocation assistance.
• 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 CME allowance.
• Retaily planning: 401k plan with up to 5% employer match beginning on your date of hire, Roth and 457b plans.

Schedule and Work-Life Balance

• Full-Time Schedule: Flexible 4-day workweek with 10-hour clinical days with no call responsibilities.
• Traveling Clinic: 6-8 work weeks per year to support small communities throughout SE Alaska.
• Generous Time Off: 33 days (264 hours) annually and 10 days of CME.

Practice Details

• New, modern clinic facility: Featuring twelve private operatories and plumbed nitrous oxide.
• Supports each dentist with two dental assistants in the near future.
• Patient Volume: 12-18 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.

What Our Dentists Say

“At SEARHC, we are building a dental program that prioritizes access, quality, and respect for every patient we serve. Our team is committed to bringing advanced clinical care via modern, reliable systems to communities across Southeast Alaska. We also place a strong emphasis on coordinated, multidisciplinary care, working as a unified team across services to optimize patient outcomes. By investing in our team, supporting clinical excellence, and strengthening our infrastructure, we continue to expand what we can offer our patients and the communities that depend on us.”

Key Essential Functions And Accountabilities Of The Job

• 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.
• Maintains credentialing requirements (for Juneau & Sitka Dentists).

Other Functions

• 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.

Knowledge of Evidence-based dentistry practices

Knowledge of Evidence-based dentistry practices is essential for this role.

HIPAA regulations

Understanding and adhering to HIPAA regulations is crucial for handling patient information securely.

Skills

• In diagnostic and treatment skills.
• In clinical skills.
• In maintaining safety.
• In following infection control guidelines.
• In diagnosing and treating dental problems.
• In following established protocol.
• In using caution.

Travel Required

• Occasional travel to remote villages around Southeast Alaska for field trips.
• Travel is via jet, ferry, and small aircraft.

Safety And Risk Management Responsibilities

• Exposure to potentially caustic chemicals and pathogens necessitates exacting in technique.

Physical Demands

• Physically able to sit over patient for hours at a time.
• Dexterity with hands.

Work Environment

• Can be emotionally and/or physically challenging.