FT Dentist - Pediatric $25K Sign On Bonus
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium
- Juneau, AK
- $160,000-200,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Provides pediatric dental services within the Pediatric Dental program for SEARHC.Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
- Provides direct patient care to all patients 0-18 years of age.
- Care will focus on beneficiaries of the SEARHC Dental Program and children eligible for Denali Kid Care (Alaska Medicaid for Children).
- Develops and promotes dental health.
- Acts as advisor to General Providers in all matters pertaining to pediatric oral health.
- Acknowledges all communications and submits required reports in a timely manner.
- Provides direct patient care in villages as directed by the Dental Unit Chief of Pediatric Services.
- 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 are required.
- DDS or DMD degree from an accredited program
- Pediatric Dental Residency from an accredited program
- Active Dental Practice license in state of Alaska or another US state – Alaska license preferred
- Evidence-based dentistry practices
- HIPAA regulations
- Diagnostic and treatment skills
- Clinical skills
- Maintaining safety
- Follow infection control guidelines
- Diagnose and treat dental problems
- Follow established protocol
- Use caution
- Occasional travel to remote villages around Southeast Alaska for field trips
- Travel is via jet, ferry, and small aircraft
- Exposure to potentially caustic chemicals and pathogens necessitates exacting in technique
- Physically able to sit over patient for hours at a time
- Dexterity with hands
- Can be emotionally and/or physically challenging