Lead Dentist & Clinic Manager – Alaska Native Health

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC); Wrangell (AK); On-site; USD 203,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Continuing Education allowance

Health, dental, vision

Job summary

SEARHC is recruiting a Managing General Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care while leading daily clinic operations. The role includes mentoring staff and guiding program development across Southeast Alaska.

The successful candidate will supervise the dental team, manage patient flow, ensure high standards of care, and collaborate with visiting specialists in a dynamic, culturally respectful healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from a dental school accredited by the CODA.
• Active USA dental license; Alaska license preferred within 2 years.
• BLS required.
• 5+ years of work experience as a dentist.
• 2+ years of management experience preferred.
• 2+ years of work within tribal practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clinical leadership for one or more SEARHC dental clinics.
• Supervise dentists, hygienists, dental therapists, and staff.
• Oversee day-to-day clinic operations and front desk workflows.
• Collaborate with visiting providers to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Lead staff meetings and ensure training and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Clinic operations

Team supervision

Communication

Education

DDS or DMD

Dental residency

Tools

Dentrix Enterprise

Dexis Radiography

Job description

SEARHC is recruiting a Managing General Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care while leading daily clinic operations. The role includes mentoring staff and guiding program development across Southeast Alaska.

The successful candidate will supervise the dental team, manage patient flow, ensure high standards of care, and collaborate with visiting specialists in a dynamic, culturally respectful healthcare setting.