Senior Dentist

Southcentral Foundation; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 182,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Senior Dentist, where you'll play a vital role in enhancing the oral health of the community. In this position, you'll provide comprehensive dental care while mentoring and guiding staff in a collaborative environment. Your expertise will not only contribute to individual patient wellness but also to the broader mission of promoting health within the Alaska Native community. This role is perfect for a dedicated professional looking to make a meaningful impact through their work and to support a culturally rich population. Embrace the opportunity to grow in a fulfilling career that values both personal and community health.

Qualifications

• Current professional license in Alaska required.
• 3+ years of clinical experience in dental care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and mentor staff in dental practices.
• Partner with community members for oral health improvement.

Skills

Clinical Care

Mentoring

Cultural Competence

Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Doctoral degree in Pharmacy

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Senior Dentist

Hiring Range: $182,748.26 to $255,847.56

Pay Range: $182,748.26 to $292,397.21

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Senior Dentist is responsible for a broad range of duties in partnering with customer-owners in the treatment of dental diseases and establishment of oral health. In addition to direct clinical care, the Senior Dentist is responsible for mentoring and coaching staff assigned to them on the Nuka System of Care.

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. Current professional license in the State of Alaska as appropriate.
2. One of the following degrees is required: M.D., D.O., DMD, DDS, PT, MPT, DPT, PhD, NP, DC, OD, PA-C, Doctoral degree in Pharmacy, experience and acceptance as a Native healer in providing traditional practices for Tribal Doctor.
3. Three (3) years of clinical experience providing care in the scope of practice based on their license OR demonstrated proficiency in a similar position at SCF.
4. Meets all requirements to obtain associate medical staff membership and required privileges of service.
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.

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 require 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.

Native Preference:

Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting, and training.

Qualifications Licenses & Certifications:

Required:

• Dentist
• Basic Life Support (BLS)