What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dentist - Kenai Alaska position at Peninsula Community Health Services AK?
TITLE : Dentist - in Kenai Alaska
REPORTS TO: Dental Director
WORK WEEK : Anticipate 40 Hours per week to accomplish tasks
WAGE CLASSIFICATION : Exempt
OSHA Classification : High
With a mission of "Strengthening our community by providing accessible and affordable healthcare", we are a non-profit, family practice Federally Qualified Health Center treating the whole patient with medical, dental, eye care, behavioral health and physical therapy services. Our main office is located in Soldotna, AK, where the beautiful Kenai River flows through the middle of town, drawing thousands of visitors each summer, to catch world-class salmon and to enjoy the outdoors.
BENEFITS
- Sign on bonus
- AK licensure reimbursement
- Medical & dental insurance
- PTO
- Floating holiday
- CE time off and funds
- Life, AD&D and long/short term disability
- 403b
- Access to NHSC and State of AK SHARP loan repayment program.
SUMMARY POSITION STATEMENT
This purpose of this position is to serve the dental center as a dental provider, diagnosing, planning for, and treating the needs of each patient.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
- Provides direct patient care by providing preventative, restorative, and emergency dental care as outlined by organization’s scope of service
- Provides treatment and education to patients with the goal of controlling and preventing oral health disease such as caries and periodontal disease
- Recognizes and responds to emergencies
- Delegates and monitors necessary duties (i.e. processing of radiographs, obtaining of vital signs) to clinical dental assistants, as appropriate
- Records diagnosis, procedural codes, treatment notes, and treatment plans in the patient chart.
- Provides patient with necessary education, including pre- and post-operative instructions
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduate from an accredited dental school
License: Possession of a current State of Alaska Dental License
Experience: Two years post-graduate experience in a dental clinic preferred
Must pass drug test and State required background check.
Contact: Patty Eissler, Chief HR Officer, peissler@pchsak.org or 907-260-5017.
www.pchsak.org
PCHS is an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant agency.
