Dentist - Prosthodontic Coordinator

Position Overview

Provide advanced prosthodontic care
Serve as a clinical leader for prosthodontic best practices across the dental team
Help standardize workflows, training, and CME for general dentists
Balance clinical care with program development responsibilities

Qualifications

• New graduates welcome to apply
• DDS or DMD from an accredited program
• Completion of a prosthodontic residency
• Active dental license (or ability to obtain Alaska licensure)
• BLS certification

Why Join SEARHC?

Brand-new clinic and co-located hospital with modern infrastructure in the new $300 million Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center opened in April 2026.
Opportunity to play a leadership role in prosthodontic care standardization.
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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation salary: $280,000 - $350,000 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 pre-tax annual CME allowance
• Retailment planning: 401k plan with up to 5% employer match beginning on your date of hire, Roth and 457b plans

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

• Four 10-hour shifts per week with one scheduled weekday off and no call
• Travel to regional clinics up to 8 times annually

Practice Details

• Clinic facilities: 10 private operatories and 2 open operatories, 2 dental assistants per provider, 3D printing capabilities, CBCT imaging, digital X-ray, and CEREC mill and PrimeScan
• Patient volume: 9–12 patients per day
• EMR includes Dentrix
• Common Procedures: Dentures, partials, crowns, and bridges

Position Overview

Provides dental services as needed and requested by the Director of Dental Services
Plans, implements, and operates a Prosthodontics Program at SEARHCA
Assesses program-wide prosthodontics needs, types of procedures to offer (C&B, CD, RPD, implants), and equipment and materials needed at all clinics
Evaluates business opportunities: cost to provide care vs. fees and demand; evaluates fee schedule
Recruits and hires Prosthodontist or establishes contract(s) with Intermittent Prosthodontist(s) to cover business needs
Develops master plan/schedule for Prosthodontics services in villages
Ensures that the partially edentulous, high caries risk patients receiving prosthodontic services are followed for preventative services according to high-risk protocol
Evaluates grant opportunities, fee schedule, village travels, new equipment – CAD/CAM Machines, labs, supplies, volunteer clinics, resident rotations, and recruitment
Sets up and coordinates prosthodontic field trip schedule
Performs services to the remote communities as needed

Other Functions

• Is responsible for operating (but not labor) budget for the prosthodontics program

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises all intermittent and volunteer prosthodontists who work for the consortium

Required Certifications

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