Dentist Opening in Kenai, AK
Saint Louis, MO, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Kenai, Alaska, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
11/22/24
Dentist opening in AK
- Position Located in Kenai, AK; 10m to Soldotna
- Full-time, permanent position
- 2+ Years experience preferred
Facility is a non-profit, family practice Federally Qualified Health Center treating the whole patient with medical, dental, eye care, and behavioral health services. Our main office is located in Soldotna, AK, where the beautiful Kenai River flows through the middle of town, drawing thousands of visitors each summer, to catch world-class salmon and to enjoy the outdoors.
Position Overview:
- This purpose of this position is to serve the dental center as a dental provider, diagnosing, planning for, and treating the needs of each patient.
- Provides direct patient care by providing preventative, restorative, and emergency dental care as outlined by organizations scope of service
- Provides treatment and education to patients with the goal of controlling and preventing oral health disease such as caries and periodontal disease
- Recognizes and responds to emergencies
- Delegates and monitors necessary duties (i.e. processing of radiographs, obtaining of vital signs) to clinical dental assistants, as appropriate
- Records diagnosis, procedural codes, treatment notes, and treatment plans in the patient chart.
- Provides patient with necessary education, including pre- and post-operative instructions
Benefits:
Sign on bonus, AK licensure reimbursement, medical & dental insurance, PTO, floating holiday, CE time off and funds, life, AD&D and long/short term disability, 403b, access to NHSC and State of AK SHARP loan repayment program.