Senior Dentist

Job Summary:

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Senior Dentist is responsible for providing high-quality dental care to customer-owners while mentoring and coaching staff on the Nuka System of Care. This role requires a strong understanding of the cultures and needs of the served population, including Alaska Native people and American Indians.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide direct clinical care to patients, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of dental diseases.
Mentor and coach staff on the Nuka System of Care, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide excellent patient care.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
Stay up-to-date with the latest dental techniques and technologies, applying this knowledge to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications:

Current professional license in the State of Alaska as appropriate.
One of the following degrees: M.D., D.O., DMD, DDS, PT, MPT, DPT, PhD, NP, DC, OD, PA-C, Doctoral degree in Pharmacy, or experience and acceptance as a Native healer in providing traditional practices for Tribal Doctor.
Three (3) years of clinical experience providing care in the scope of practice based on their license OR demonstrated proficiency in a similar position at SCF.
Meets all requirements to obtain associate medical staff membership and required privileges of service.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO, and PALS as required for specialty and any certification relating to the scope of practice as required.

Employee Health Requirements:

Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of SCF employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment. Jobs designated as a Health Care Personnel (HCP) position, requires that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella), Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required.

Native Preference:

Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting, and training.

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