Dentist - Pediatric

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to all patients 0-18 years of age.
• Care will focus on beneficiaries of the SEARHC Dental Program and children eligible for Denali Kid Care (Alaska Medicaid for Children).
• Develops and promotes dental health.
• Acts as advisor to General Providers in all matters pertaining to pediatric oral health.
• Acknowledges all communications and submits required reports in a timely manner.
• Provides direct patient care in villages as directed by the Dental Unit Chief of Pediatric Services.
• 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.

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.

Skills

• In Diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Clinical skills.
• Maintaining safety.
• Ability to Follow infection control guidelines.
• Diagnose and treat dental problems.
• Follow established protocol.
• Use caution.

Benefits

• Compensation salary: $288,000 -$360,000 based on years of experience, with additional incentives if applicable.
• 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.
• Retailer planning: 401k plan with up to 5% employer match beginning on your date of hire, Roth and 457b plans.

Pay

Compensation salary: $288,000 -$360,000 based on years of experience, with additional incentives if applicable.

Schedule

Clinic Schedule: Full-time: Four 10-hour weekday shifts with no call responsibilities offering a great work-life balance. 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.