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SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)

Dentist - Orthodontist

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC), Juneau, Alaska, us, 99812

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SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

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Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Provides dental care or consultation to patients of all ages within the parameters of the Orthodontist’s area of experience for SEARHC.

Shift Details: 4/10s

Key Essential Functions And Accountabilities Of The Job

Provides orthodontic assessments and direct orthodontic care to all patients of the SEARHC Dental Program. Develops and promotes orthodontic programs, protocols, and systems for early intervention as well as comprehensive care. Acts as advisor to the Dental Division Managers in all matters pertaining to orthodontics. Acknowledges all communications, submits required reports, and charts documentation in a timely manner. Performs additional duties assigned by the Director of Dental Services other proper authority.

Other Functions

Constant pace and frequent contact with apprehensive and/or uncooperative patients require communication, patience, organization, and efficiency. Flexibility regarding scheduling is required to accommodate occasional need to work into lunch hour, after hours, and in emergencies. Participate in village field trips. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervisory responsibilities are required.

Education, Certifications, And Licenses Required

DDS or DMD degree from an accredited university. Graduate of a CODA-accredited program in orthodontics. Active Dental Practice license in state of Alaska or another US state – Alaska license preferred. BLS

Experience Required

Removable appliance therapy-minor tooth movement (Early interceptive orthodontics). Fixed appliance therapy. Functional appliance therapy. Comprehensive orthodontics – Class I-III occlusions.

Knowledge of

Evidence-based dentistry practices. HIPAA regulations.

Skills In

Diagnostic and treatment skills. Clinical skills. Maintaining safety.

Ability to

Follow infection control guidelines. Diagnose and treat dental problems. Follow established protocol. Use caution.

Travel Required

Occasional travel to remote villages around Southeast Alaska for field trips. Travel is via jet, ferry, and small aircraft.

Safety And Risk Management Responsibilities

Exposure to potentially caustic chemicals and pathogens necessitates exacting in technique.

Physical Demands

Physically able to sit over patient for hours at a time. Dexterity with hands.

Work Environment

Can be emotionally and/or physically challenging.

Required Certifications

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

Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type

Employment typeFull-time Job function

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