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Dentist - Residency Director
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This position oversees the day-to-day operations of the AEGD residency program. This position is also responsible for coordinating rotations for the residents in the field clinics, pediatrics, and the operating room, as well as scheduling itinerant specialists to work with the residents in oral surgery, periodontics, endodontics, and other specialties. This position is responsible for the clinical and administrative supervision of 3-5 residents, located in Juneau. The position is also responsible for overseeing the staff dentists in their role as faculty for the program, ensuring their compliance with policies for oversight and evaluations of residents, as well as maintaining consistent, high-quality standards and calibration throughout the program’s faculty.
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 insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.
Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
Assumes responsibility for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the Dental Residency Program. Provides day to day supervision of Dental Residents and evaluates their progress in reaching residency objectives. Serves as course coordinator for specified courses on site and through NYU Langone. Exercises complete administrative control over subordinates in the carrying out of the program policies. Coordinates with clinical directors and faculty in Juneau, as well as program directors of Pediatrics and Prosthodontics at SEARHC, as well as itinerant specialists to ensure a comprehensive experience for residents during their program year.
Provide direct patient care to all beneficiaries of the SEARHC dental program. Develops and promotes dental health consistent with PHS policies. Fully participates in quality assurance activities and ensures consistent monitoring of the quality of care delivered.
Manages ongoing administrative responsibilities for the AEGD program, including but not limited to chart audits, tracking resident progress, facilitating profession journal reviews, conducting patient care conferences, and engaging in meetings with NYU Langone. staff. Provides data reports and other information as required for maintaining national accreditation status of the residency program.
Plans and organizes own work, determines sequence of assignments, selects, and develops methods and seeks assistance from experts, work is reviewed for attainment of objectives, guidelines, including PHS policies. Performs additional duties assigned by Director of Dental Services or other proper authority.
Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required
DDS or DMD degree from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Certificate from an accredited dental residency program preferred.
Dental Practice License in State of Alaska or Federal Hire.
BLS required
ACLS required for sedation privileges
Maintain current credentialing status
Experience Required
6 additional years of progressively responsible experience in the profession.
Knowledge of
Dental protocols and procedures
Dental residency programs
Skills in
Analytical judgment
Supervision
Ability to
Adapt infection control guidelines.
Diagnose and treat dental problems.
Follow established protocol.
Establish and follow up on clinical protocol.
Required Certifications:
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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