About Us:

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.

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.

Job Overview:

Participate as a provider and consultant for SEARHC by performing diagnostics, periodontal treatments, and surgeries

Responsibilities:

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Provides direct patient care focusing on treatment of gum disease and other conditions that affect the different tissues of the mouth. 
• Acts as advisor to General Providers in all matters pertaining to periodontics. 
• Acknowledges all communications and submits required reports in a timely manner.
• Maintenance of credentialing requirements 
• May include supervision of dental residents (for Juneau & Sitka Dentists).
• Performs additional duties assigned by Director of Dental Services or 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. 

Qualifications:

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited program
• Certificate/ Degree from an accredited periodontic dental specialty residency program 
• Active Dental Practice license in state of Alaska or another US state.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Evidence-based dentistry practices 
• HIPAA regulations 

Skills in

• Diagnostic and treatment planning skills within the scope of a periodontist
• Clinical skills within the scope of a periodontist
• Oral and written communication skills

Ability to:

• Follow infection control guidelines. 
• Diagnose and treat dental problems. 
• Follow established protocols. 

Computer Skills:

• Standard charting skills

Travel Required:

• Occasional