Title: Dentist                                                                                                                              Range:  TBD

Program:  Dental                                                                                                                       Status:  Exempt-Professional

Housing Priority: 1                                                                                                                     Covered:  Yes

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs a full range of dental services at the Maniilaq Medical Center Dental Clinic, and on a periodic basis at the Maniilaq Association Services Areas. Reports directly to the Lead Dentist.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Displays a willing and helpful attitude to customers and staff. Professionally communicates in a warm, concerned, caring, and friendly manner over the telephone and in person.
2. Specific duties and responsibilities are also delineated in employment agreements and privileging approvals through the Medical Staff and Board.
3. Participates in the training and development of skills of dental assistants.
4. Participates in the activities of committees, or special initiatives as assigned.
5. Participates in the development and delivery of programs to enhance the public awareness of dental health promotion, and participates in the surveillance of community water fluoridation programs as assigned.
6. Participates in programs designed to assure regulatory compliance (CMS and other governing Bodies) required of Maniilaq Health Center and the dental clinic.
7. Share after hours on-call duties, as well as weekend and holiday duties with other dentist(s). Call-back pay applies.
8. Provide Supervision for Dental Health Aides.
9. Required Village Travel a minimum of 1 week/quarter.
10. Accesses, reads and responds as necessary to written material and e-mail on a daily basis.
11. Demonstrates discretion in handling confidential information. Maintains confidentiality of patients and hospital-related information.
12. For Active Staff Category: must have current dental license in one of the United States, and is required to obtain an Alaska Dental License within one year of employment.
13. Responsible for referral to specialists and follow up for patient(s) as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. DDS/DMD degree from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
2. Current BLS certificate
3. Credentials and privileges approved by Maniilaq Medical Staff and Board of Directors

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this job, and the employer reserves the right to revise or change this description.  This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet physical demands.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet those conditions.

Join a compassionate and adventurous team that delivers tribal, health and social services to Kotzebue and its 11 surrounding villages above the Arctic Circle!

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT:  www.maniilaq.org/careers  

COMPENSATION:

Increases depending on experience, education and as determined by the hiring manager. 

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Relocation, sign-on and retention bonuses, free medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability and retirement for employee, IHS, NHSC and Alaska State loan repayment site, CEU/CME/CDE allowance and paid days, furnished hospital housing for rent, 30 days accrued leave in first year, 11 paid holidays, leave cash out option, no State Income Tax, Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend, employee gym and saunas, close knit community, 5 minute commute/walk to work, endless year-round outdoor activities and ways to enjoy the beauty of Alaska, and more!

We hope to hear from you soon!