Dental Clinic Director I, II

Dental Clinic Director I, IIThe Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Dental Clinic Director is responsible for providing clinical leadership for the Dental Clinic in partnership with an operational manager. This position is responsible for providing direct dental care. The Dental Clinic Director provides oversight of clinical practices, oversees regulatory compliance, safety, and standards of care, observes and assists staff members to ensure safe and ethical practices, has administrative responsibilities, and provides quality customer-owner care. In partnership with the operational manager the Dental Clinic Director is accountable for operational, financial, quality, and continuous improvement activities across multiple disciplines and specialties, including compliance with multiple regulatory agencies as well as federal, state, and local laws.This position has two (2) levels designed to provide progressively more responsible and independent work experiences. Progression between job levels is based on the demonstrated ability to successfully handle more progressively responsible assignments.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:1. Graduate of a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).a. Pediatric Dentists must complete a CODA-accredited advanced dental education program in pediatric dentistry.2. Licensed in the State of Alaska as one of the following:a. General Dentistb. Dental Specialty – Pediatric Dentistry3. Meet all requirements in order to obtain and maintain medical staff membership and required privileges of service.4. Three (3) years of post-graduate experience as a Dentist or Pediatric Dentist; OR demonstrated proficiency as a Dentist or Pediatric Dentist at SCF.5. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO, and PALS as required for specialty.Additional Qualifications for Dental Clinic Director II:1. Demonstrated proficiency as a Dental Clinic Director I at SCF.Employee Health Requirements:To protect the health of customer-owners and employees, Southcentral Foundation (SCF) requires health screenings and immunizations for all new and current employees. SCF's philosophy of care is built on creating and maintaining trusting relationships with customer-owners, and a healthy workforce is an important part of that commitment.Following SCF's Employee Health Procedure, including all required job-related health screenings and immunizations, is a condition of employment. The procedure is based on the latest scientific evidence and recommendations from public health experts.New employees must complete all required health screenings and immunizations before their first day of work. Current employees must complete any additional screenings or immunizations that become necessary due to workplace conditions, public health concerns, or newly available vaccines that help protect coworkers and the community.Alaska Native/American Indian Preference in Employment:Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as amended, SCF pursues a policy of Alaska Native/American Indian preference in hiring, contracting, and training.