Dentist

Dentist Job Code: 2026:OTZ-276 Location: Kotzebue, Alaska Program: Dental FT/PT Status: Full Time Job Responsibilities: 5/2026 Title: Dentist Pay Grade: 36 Program: Dental Status: Exempt-Professional Housing Priority: 1 Covered: Yes POSITION SUMMARY Performs a full range of dental services at the Maniilaq Medical Center Dental Clinic, and on a periodic basis at the Maniilaq Association Services Areas. Reports directly to the Lead Dentist or designee. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Displays a willing and helpful attitude to customers and staff. Professionally communicates in a warm, concerned, caring, and friendly manner over the telephone and in person. 2. Specific duties and responsibilities are also delineated in employment agreements and privileging approvals through the Medical Staff and Board. 3. Participates in the training and development of skills of dental assistants. 4. Participates in the activities of committees, or special initiatives as assigned. 5. Participates in the development and delivery of programs to enhance the public awareness of dental health promotion, and participates in the surveillance of community water fluoridation programs as assigned. 6. Participates in programs designed to assure regulatory compliance (CMS and other governing Bodies) required of Maniilaq Health Center and the dental clinic. 7. Share after hours on-call duties, as well as weekend and holiday duties with other dentist(s). Call-back pay applies. 8. Provide Supervision for Dental Health Aides. 9. Required Village Travel a minimum of 1 week/quarter. 10. Accesses, reads and responds as necessary to written material and e-mail on a daily basis. 11. Demonstrates discretion in handling confidential information. Maintains confidentiality of patients and hospital-related information. 12. For Active Staff Category: must have current dental license in one of the United States, and is required to obtain an Alaska Dental License within one year of employment. 13. Responsible for referral to specialists and follow up for patient(s) as needed. Job Qualifications: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 1. DDS/DMD degree from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation 2. Current BLS certificate 3. Credentials and privileges approved by Maniilaq Medical Staff and Board of Directors Other Job Information (if applicable): DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this job, and the employer reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet those conditions.