Dentist

Position Overview:

• SVT Health & Wellness is seeking a Part-Time or Full-Time Dentist who can commit to working in both Homer and Seldovia. Join our fabulous team in the most beautiful corner of Alaska!
• Schedule may vary, but in general a few days per week in Seldovia and a few days in Homer. Plus vacation fill-in as needed.

Please note: We do not have a non-compete clause in our provider contracts.

This position provides direct primary oral health and preventative oral health care for SVT Health & Wellness Patient Partners in an ambulatory dental clinic within a Community Health Center. Services of complete family dentistry include adult and child dental exams, hygiene visits, pediatric, adult, and geriatric dental treatment, fillings and crowns, root canals, extractions, and walk-in/emergency exams/treatments.

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

Specifications

• 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

Job 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 populations of people with limited healthcare resources, preferred
• Experience working with pediatric patients strongly preferred

Certifications/Licensure:

• 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

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in Mac, PC, and Microsoft Office Products, required.
• Electronic Health Record experience, required.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel to Seldovia on a small plane or boat is required. Travel is subject to inclement weather.

Employment Requirements:

• 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