Physician - Oral Surgeon

Key Essential Functions And Accountabilities Of The Job

• Administer general and local anesthetics.
• Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and especially with Resident Program Director to plan or provide treatment.
• Evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth to determine whether problems exist currently or might occur in the future.
• Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
• Perform surgery to prepare the mouth for dental implants, and to aid in the regeneration of deficient bone and gum tissues.
• Remove impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth.
• Treat infections of the oral cavity, salivary glands, jaws, and neck.
• Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries.
• Remove tumors and other abnormal growths of the oral and facial regions, using surgical instruments.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited University.
• Active License in the State of Alaska or another US State. Alaska license preferred.
• Board Certified OMFS.
• BLS, ACSL, PALS required.

Experience Required

• 5 years’ working experience is preferred.

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of proper infection control techniques.
• Understanding of the principles of dental disease and appropriate treatment therapies.

Skills

• In Oral and written communication skills.
• Hand dexterity skills.
• Diagnostics and skills.

Ability

• To make accurate clinical judgment.
• To be physically able to sit over patient for hours at a time.
• To teach others in a classroom and clinical environment.

Pay

SEARHC offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Schedule

Hours may vary based on departmental needs.

Benefits

• Retirement.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health insurance.
• Dental.
• Vision benefits.
• Life insurance and long and short-term disability.