Part-Time Dentist
3 months ago
Position Overview:
- SVT Health & Wellness is seeking a Part-Time Dentist who can commit to working in Homer and Seldovia. Join our fabulous team in the most beautiful corner of Alaska We will consider Part Time Employment arrangements and Contractor agreements Apply today or email Human Resources at tdunlap@svt.org.
- Schedule: Every Friday in Homer / 1-2 times per month in Seldovia / Vacation Fill Ins as available
It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Seldovia Village Tribe's objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide quality, cost-effective dental care to patients within scope of training, capabilities, and licensing
- Diagnose oral conditions, evaluate oral health, Interpret x-rays and other diagnostic tests
- Continue plans and provide treatment.
- Maintain and update dental charts and records in a timely fashion established by SVTHW policy and procedure.
- Maintain current Alaska licensing as a Dentist and unrestricted DEA licensing.
- Actively promote Seldovia Village Tribe's services and programs.
- Other duties as assigned
- Must have good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to give clear direction, assert self in a confident manner, and motivate dental staff
- Ability to identify and correct conditions that effect employee and/or patient safety
- Ability to maintain community relationships to enhance public relations
- Maintain CME criteria as defined by license requirements
Education: DDS or DMD - Required from a dental school accredited by the commission of Dental Accreditation of the ADA
Experience:
- 1-3 Years experience practicing dentistry
- Knowledge and experience working with underserved populations of people, preferred
- Experience working with pediatric patients strongly preferred
- Valid State of Alaska Dental license. If unlicensed in Alaska, must be able to obtain State License within 6 months of date of hire (except for Contractor arrangements, which MUST be currently licensed in Alaska.)
- DEA License
- CPR/BLS - Provided by SVT
- Proficiency in Mac, PC, and Microsoft Office Products, required.
- Electronic Health Record experience, required.
- Travel to Seldovia 1-2 times per month - travel is by small plane or boats. Travel is subject to inclement weather.
- Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen
- Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check
- Must successfully complete credentialing and privileging
- Must undergo FBI Fingerprinting
- Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
- Walk (Move, Traverse)
- Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
- Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
- Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
- See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
- Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)
- Pushing or Pulling
- Repetitive Motion
- Wet
- Noise
- Vibration
- Mists or gases
- Mechanical Hazards
- Chemical Hazards
- Explosives Hazards
- Burn Hazards
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