CLINICAL DIRECTOR OF DENTAL SERVICES

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Serves as the senior dental professional for the Dental division with responsibilities for performing a variety of professional tasks of exceptional technical and administrative difficulty including activities for the assessment planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of direct and contract resources for dental services in all SEARHC locations.

This position oversees all day-to-day operations of SEARHC Dental Clinics. This position is responsible for the supervision of the Dental Practice Administrator, Senior Clinical Director, Dental Prevention Manager, Dental Residency Director (and residency program oversight) and other leadership positions in the division. The Director act as the leader of the Dental Management Team which develops the policies for the dental program. This position the responsibility and authority to hire, train, evaluate and discipline all dental employees. And other duties as assigned by the SEARHC COO.

• Along with the Dental Practice Administrator, this position oversees the operating budget and capital projects of the Dental Division

• Provides direct supervision of leadership team by planning, assigning, evaluating, and directing work, assuring adequate training of employees and exercising complete administrative control over the division in the carrying out of policies and procedures. Evaluates key performance indicators and makes adjustment as necessary. Provide direct patient care, primarily in the Juneau clinic (3-4 days of administration per month). Contacts patients and families in addition maintains contacts with members of Federal Departments (outside agency) and local, state and national groups and organizations and governmental bodies.

Education

• DDS or DMD degree from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation

Experience

• Ten additional years of progressively responsible experience in the profession

License/Certification

• Certificate from an accredited General Practice Residency
• Dental Practice License in State of Alaska or Federal Hire

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to adapt infection control guidelines
• Ability to diagnose and treat dental problems
• Ability to follow established protocol
• Analytical judgment skills
• Supervision skills
• Establish and follow up on clinical protocol