Dentist - Intermittent Position

Southcentral Foundation (SCF); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled dental professionals, including Dentists and Specialists, to provide comprehensive dental care. This role involves treating dental diseases and ensuring the health and wellness of the community, particularly Alaska Native populations. Candidates must possess a deep understanding of cultural needs and be certified in various life support techniques. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on community health and wellness through quality dental services. If you are passionate about patient care and cultural competence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental school is mandatory.
• Completion of residency training for specialty positions is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a broad range of duties in the treatment of dental diseases.
• Ensure compliance with health screening and immunizations as a condition of employment.

Skills

Cultural Competence

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited dental school

Completion of an approved residency training program

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

ACLS

PALS

Job description

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Dentist / Endodontist / Oral Surgeon / Orthodontist / Pediatric Dentist / Prosthodontist is responsible for a broad range of duties in the treatment of dental diseases.

Qualifications:

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services:

1. Graduation from an accredited dental school.
2. Licensed as a Dentist in the State of Alaska for all non-intermittent positions.
3. Current license for intermittent positions or Commissioned Corps.
4. Completion of an approved residency training program required for specialty dentistry positions. Must be Board certified or Board eligible.
5. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO and PALS as required for specialty and any certification relating to the scope of practice as required.

Native Preference:

Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting and training. SCF Human Resources must receive certification before applicants receive preference.

Employee Health Requirements:

Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of SCF employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment. Jobs designated as a Health Care Personnel (HCP) position, requires that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella), Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required.