To provide dental care or consultation to patients of all ages within the parameters of the endodontist’s area of experience for SEARHC.
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
Provide endodontic assessments and direct endodontic care to all patients of the SEARHC Dental Program. Develop and promote endodontic programs, protocols and systems for endodontic care that lead to best possible outcomes.
Act as advisor to the Dental Division Managers in all matters pertaining to endodontics.
Acknowledges all communications and submits required reports and chart documentation in a timely manner.
Performs additional duties assigned by the Dental Director.
Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required
DDS or DMD degree from CODA accredited dental school.
Graduate of a CODA accredited program in endodontics.
Dental Practice License in the State of Alaska or another US State. Alaska license preferred.
BLS required
Experience Required
Endodontic therapy on all appropriate permanent dentition.
Endodontic surgery.
Vital and non-vital bleaching.
Treatment of root canal obstruction.
Internal root repair of perforation defects.
Retreatment of previous root canal therapy.
Apexification/recalcification therapy.
Canal preparation for dowel or post.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to follow infection control guidelines.
Ability to follow established protocol.
Diagnostic skills.
Treatment skills.
Follow established protocol.
Dexterity with hands.
Clinical Skills appropriate for the specialty of endodontics.
Required Certifications
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
For nearly 50 years, SEARHC has provided high-quality healthcare services to the residents of Southeast Alaska.
Operating as an independent and nonprofit health Consortium, SEARHC provides a comprehensive range of health-related services, including primary, urgent and specialty medical care, dental services, behavioral health support, wellness programs, optometry services and more. We are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and quality of life for all people in these communities.
SEARHC is committed to keeping care closer to home and making advanced medical technologies accessible to all. One of the many ways SEARHC does this is by offering specialty clinics or sending medical specialists to remote communities and facilities to care for patients who cannot travel.
Established in 1975, SEARHC is one of the largest Native-run health organizations in the United States. In 1976, SEARHC contracted with the Indian Health Service under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to assume management of the Community Health Aide Program. Today, SEARHC has more than 1,700 employees and operates in 27 communities throughout Southeast Alaska, including two Critical Access Hospitals.
