Senior Dentist

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Senior Dentist is responsible for a broad range of duties in partnering with customer-owners in the treatment of dental diseases and establishment of oral health. In addition to direct clinical care, the Senior Dentist is responsible for mentoring and coaching staff assigned to them on the Nuka System of Care.

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population.

Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services:

• Current professional license in the State of Alaska as appropriate.

• One of the following degrees is required: M.D., D.O., DMD, DDS, PT, MPT, DPT, PhD, NP, DC, OD, PA-C, Doctoral degree in Pharmacy, 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.

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