Dentist Orthodontist

To provide dental care or consultation to patients of all ages within the parameters of the Orthodontists area of experience for SEARHC.

The dental work environment can be both emotionally and physically challenging. The constant pace and frequent contact with apprehensive or uncooperative patients requires an individual that is communicative, patient, organized and efficient. Exposure to potentially caustic chemicals and pathogens necessitates an individual that is exacting in their techniques, careful and safety conscious. Postural demands of chairside assisting require adequate physical condition. One must be flexible in their schedule to accommodate for the occasional need to work into the lunch hours, after work and in emergency situations. One must be willing to accept the long hours, separation from family and stress of remote travel that are part of village field trips.

KeyEssentialFunctionsand Accountabilitiesof the Job

• Providesorthodontic assessments and direct orthodontic care to all patients of the SEARHC Dental Program.
• Developsand promotesorthodontic programs, protocols, and systems for early intervention as well as comprehensive care.
• Actsas advisor to the Dental Division Managers in all matterspertaining toorthodontics.
• Acknowledges all communications,submits required reports,and chartsdocumentation in a timely manner.
• Performsadditionalduties assigned by the Director of DentalServicesother proper authority.

Other Functions

• Constant pace and frequent contact with apprehensive and/or uncooperative patients require communication, patience, organization, and efficiency.
• Flexibilityregardingscheduling isrequiredto 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 arerequired.

VEVRAA Federal ContractorWe are a government contractor or subcontractor to the United States government and are subject to the equal employment opportunity obligations of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, as amended (VEVRAA). We are an equal opportunity employer.Preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants who meet minimum requirements according to the provisions of P.L. 93-638.