Job Description

Bethel , Alaska

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The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary: The Deputy Director is primarily responsible for the day-to-day clinical operations and delivery of care in the dental clinic in Bethel. Provides clinical guidance to the staff dentists. Provides direct clinical services to patients. Coordinates administrative functions performed by the staff dentists, including peer review, village travel, provider orientation, externs, and residency programs. Maintains or coordinates first point-of-contact for new provider recruiting. Assures prescription drug and agent security. Assures clinic emergency preparedness. Assists the Dental Service Chief in planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the operations of the YKHC Dental Program in Bethel, sub-regional clinics, and surrounding villages.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide dental services during twelve (12) months per fiscal year as a full-time exempt employee or as negotiated in the individual dentist’s contract.
• Works closely with the Dental Service Chief to assure that the dental objectives and priorities of the YKHC programs are appropriate, and that the quality of services provided is maintained at a high standard.
• Maintains positive collaborative relationships with other medical staff, hospital managers, staff and administrators.
• Acts as Dental Service Chief in his/her absence.
• To serve YKHC loyally, diligently, and effectively. At all times to exert his/her best efforts to promote the success of YKHC. The Deputy Director shall devote his/her time, energy, and ability to the interest of YKHC; and to perform his/her duties and responsibilities in an efficient, trustworthy, and businesslike manner.
• Provide a minimum of 3 weeks of dental field travel.

The following outlined job roles are to be delegated by the Dental Director for the primary responsibility of one of the Deputy Directors as staffing variables dictate. While each of the following job roles are intended to have a primary owner in one of the Deputy Directors it is expected that all Deputies are ready and able to assist with any administrative tasks that arise.

• Responsible for implementing dental performance improvement program, including clinical and peer reviews.
• Responsible for overseeing the scheduling of providers in the clinic, leave, and field travel.
• The Deputy Director works with the Dental Service Chief in planning, implementing, and evaluating various aspects of clinical services provided, including developing and enforcing clinical policies and guidelines for the Dental Department.
• Manages recruitment efforts and acts as primary contact for potential/actual applicants for dentist and hygiene positions.
• Manages new provider requisition logistics, including but not limited to:
• Interview logistics
• Job offer creation and extension
• Assistance with credentialing certification and license logistics
• Coordinates new provider onboarding including construction of an orientation and training schedule.
• Manage externship program.
• Manage EFDHA certification applications and tracking.
• Assist in facilitation and implementation of infection control measures.
• Oversee clinic and village operation inventories, as well as manage assigned village travel sets.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Education: DDS or DMD degree from a dental school accredited by the commission on Dental Accreditation of the ADA. Completion of a post-doctoral dental residency program preferred.

Minimum Experience: One-year clinical experience as a dentist. Direct supervisory experience in some capacity. Two years cross-cultural dental public health experience preferred, in Alaska is most relevant, ideally in the YK region.

License, Certification, Registration: Current Alaska dental license, or from any state if a commissioned officer. Credentials as necessary for appointment to the Medical Staff of YKHC as a dentist.

Equipment/Tools: Dental equipment and instruments.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills: General dentistry, and clinical administrative/supervisory knowledge and/or training.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise dental assistants chairside and in village clinics. Lead and supervise other staff dentists. Act as Dental Service Chief in his/her absence.

Benefits Included

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!

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Additional Information

ID: 18588 Location: Bethel Department: Dental Clinic Employment Duration: 80 Full time Temporary Status: Not Applicable Hours per Week: 40 Minimum Hourly Pay: 119.26 FLSA Status: Exempt

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.

To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Flexible hours,

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