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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, its 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 Orthodontists 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.
  
  

• 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 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
  
  

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

• 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.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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