You will be asked to provide three (3) professional references and the past five (5) years of education and employment history.  The application is 9 steps and typically takes 9-11 minutes.

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management may, with or without notice, add or change the duties at any time. Employees are employed “at will”.

Notice to Applicants: All applicants offered employment with Chugachmiut will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Chugachmiut policy and Public Law 101-630. Every offer of employment with Chugachmiut will be made contingent on a background investigation. The nature and extent of the investigation will depend on the job duties of the position for which an offer is made.

USE OF INFORMATION OBTAINED IN A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Information obtained from a background investigation will be considered for employment purposes as permitted by federal and state law and in accordance with Chugachmiut’s policy. Information will be reviewed to determine:

• Whether an individual made false statements or material omissions on an application for employment or during an interview;
• Whether an applicant or employee, based on the job duties of the position in question, poses a threat to security and/or employee safety in the workplace; and
• The likelihood of an applicant or employee being successful and productive on the job.

Administrative

• Collaborate with the director to formulate, implement and supervise the dental program’s policies and procedures and recommend procedural changes. Implement policies and procedures approved.
• Perform annual review and updates to the Dental Program Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Formulate, review, and implement specific operational protocols for the dental program to include: screening services, triage methods, patient flow patterns, referrals, prior authorizations and tracking procedures/treatment plans.
•  Develop, maintain and oversee a quality assurance program and continuous quality improvement process for the dental program in conjunction with health services division staff and other regional health care providers.  Monitor the quality of care delivered.  Ensures ADA and other regulatory standards are met as they apply to the program.
• Recruit, select, orientate, train, coach, counsel, and discipline department staff.
• Recommend all hiring, promotions, salary increases, transfers, discipline and removal of all department employees per organization’s policy to the Health Directors.
• Develop and implement dental program orientation and training plan for employess. Plan, assign, and direct work.
• Monitor and approve staff development and training standards. Assure that continued dental education, skills, and training for all clinical providers are maintained as required to ensure high levels of professional competency.
• Stimulate collegiality among clinical providers so that cooperative allegiance and productive thinking is cultivated.
• Provide supervision and direction to the dental care team in their pursuit of operating an efficient self-sustaining department.
• Set an example to peers and subordinates by demonstrating exemplary dental and moral ethics.
• Maintain communication between dental clinical providers and health directors.
• Participate in external dental community activities which may have a positive influence on either the clinical operation or the health of all citizens within the Chugach Region.
• Coordinate with the Health Director in the preparation of the annual budget and provide statistical reports used to justify expenditures for equipment, supplies, and personnel.
• Submit written goals and objectives, both long term and short term for each fiscal year to correspond to the annual budget preparation. Goals and Objectives should be consistent with organization-wide goals and objectives, such as: strategic plan, clinical quality control measures, and patient satisfaction surveys.
• Provide quarterly reports to the health director (BOD Reports) on current activities and the working situation of the dental department.
• Act as a consultant and advisor to medical personnel on oral health matters.
• Conduct dental department meetings and participate in dental-related meetings.
• Must provide self audits of department work with documentation of deficiencies and corrections.
• Observe and assist staff members at work to ensure safe and ethical practices, and to solve problems and demonstrate techniques. Engages in case consultations prn.
• Perform quarterly chart audits to assure documentation compliance.
• Implement and coordinate peer review for dental providers/staff, and conduct providers' performance reviews.
• Maintain good rapport with the community and stay current with community needs.
• Remain current with new techniques relating to all aspects of services provided by the dental department.
• Develop and oversee implementation of all preventive dental activities for the communities.
• Maintain clear channels of communication with all staff.
• Work with the directors on grants, audits, and any other matter that would affect funding for the dental program.
• Maintain strict compliance with the state and federal practice guidelines.
• Ensure compliance to current OSHA regulations, infection control standards, safety and hazard procedures and accreditation requirements.
• Safety: Responsible for ensuring all duties, responsibilities and operations are performed with utmost regard for the safety and health of all patients and personnel involved, including themselves.
• Safety: Takes appropriate corrective actions to report and address matters pertaining to improper practices and procedures, and employee health and safety concerns that have been brought to their attention.
• Performs 60% dentistry patient case load and 20% administrative work.

Dentistry

• Assume quality of care for all patients at all times. Adhere to the highest standard of dental practices, ethics and professionalism.
• Examine individuals requesting care, diagnose their dental/oral conditions, prescribe and carries out or directs others to carry out appropriate dental/oral treatment or refer individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with Chugachmiut policies and clinical guidelines.
• Record patient-dentist transactions as they occur in the patient’s dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care and treatment provided. In addition, the itinerant dentist shall complete referrals and other records needed for treatment plan completion.
• Communicate effectively with dental staff, other health care providers, patients and families. Ensure that verbal and written instructions are clear and concise and are understood by listening and asking for feedback.  Educate support staff on how to interpret and carry out verbal and written orders so that the patient’s needs are met. Work in coordination with other clinic staff to effectively educate the patient on their course of treatment in order to increase the likelihood of compliance. Provide on-going feedback to health staff to improve communication and is receptive to feedback from staff.
• Provide patient education that consists of advising patients and family members in methods that facilitate a capacity for self-care and a movement towards a healthcare partnership between the healthcare providers, the patients, and their families. Counsel and instructs patients and family members either directly or refers to the appropriate healthcare provider. Utilize opportunities and stress preventative care and maintenance to patients and their families regarding dental hygiene, health habits, and home care.  Listens for clues that the patient needs additional assistance in understanding the treatment plan or in carrying out the treatment. 
• Educate individuals in the nature of oral health related conditions and in the general promotion of oral health.
• Serve on health service committees as assigned.
• Participate in short and long-term program planning for the dental department and the division, including development of goals and objectives.
• Travel to fulfill the division’s needs and attends meetings as necessary to represent the organization and/or the Dental Department.
• Responsible for full compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and organization rules, regulations, protocols and procedures governing the practice of dentistry and the clinical provisions of dental care as well as those relating to, but not limited to personal issues, work place safety, public health and confidentiality.
• Assist in the implementation of the Dental Department plan through coordination with village health care professionals, through direct patient contact, and interaction with civic/educational/tribal groups.
• Ensure maintenance of accurate patient records to reflect each patient’s health status and risk factors. 
• Conforms to safety policies and general housekeeping practices.
• Demonstrates sound work ethics, flexible, and shows dedication to the position.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and co-workers.
• Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
• Expected to be prepared to start shift on time, meet attendance standards, and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Employees are expected to embrace, support and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion and quality which align with Chugachmiut’s Mission and Vision through their actions and interactions with all patients, staff, and others.
• Conforms to Chugachmiut policies, strict employee confidentiality, and HIPAA regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• D.D.S. or D.M.D. from an accredited dental school.
• Current Alaska licensure (or ability to obtain license within 30 days of hire).
• Management level supervisory experience.
• Current DEA certificate.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one hour for lunch.  Chugachmiut maintains a drug/alcohol and non-smoking environment.