Managing Dentist

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.

Join SEARHC (SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium), a nonprofit, mission-driven healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality, culturally respectful care to communities across Southeast Alaska. We are seeking a Managing General Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care while leading daily clinic operations, mentoring staff, and helping advance oral health services in one of Alaska's most vibrant communities. This role offers a unique blend of clinical practice, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to serve a diverse patient population through an integrated healthcare model.  

Why Choose SEARHC?

• The Wrangell Dental Clinic will expand into a brand new, state-of-the-art dental facility with seven private operatories anticipated in 2027.

• As one of the largest Native-run healthcare organizations in the United States, SEARHC is committed to providing quality healthcare that honors the traditions of Alaska Native people and American Indians, while ensuring that advanced medical technologies are made accessible to all.

• The new $300 million Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center opened in Sitka, April 2026 and in 2021 SEARHC opened the Wrangell Medical Center. With plans to build a third critical-access hospital in Haines. In addition to the dozens of established outpatient clinics and traveling clinics throughout the region.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $203,000 -$254,000 based on years of experience, with dental residency premium stipend of $12,000 and a $15,000 leadership stipend.

• Financial incentives: $35,000 Geo-differential Stipend, $35,000 Sign-On Bonus and $25,000 Relocation Assistance with a three-year commitment.

• Healthcare benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage with flexible spending options (FSAs).

• Life insurance and wellness: Basic life insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Accident - Critical Illness – Hospital Insurances, Identity & Fraud Protection, Legal Insurance, and Pet Insurance.

• Professional development: $6000 in pre-tax annual Continuing Education allowance.

• Retirement planning: 401k plan with up to 5% employer match beginning on your date of hire, Roth and 457b plans.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance:

• Clinic Schedule: Full-time: Four day work week with no call responsibilities offering a great work-life balance.

• Generous Time Off: 33 days (264 hours) annually and 10 (80 hours) additional days of Continuing Education.

Practice Details

• Clinic: Featuring four closed operatories, 2:1 Dental Assistant Support, and plumbed nitrous oxide. Working alongside one hygienist and DHAT.

• Patient Volume: 12–18 patients per day. All clinic operatories have up-to-date A-Dec equipment, digital radiography, and electronic health records. Including Dentrix Enterprise Software and Dexis Radiography.

• Procedure opportunities: Full spectrum of treatment options, from minimally invasive dentistry to traditional restorative dentistry, and full mouth dental rehab cases in the OR.           

• Visiting Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics specialists provide additional collaboration opportunities throughout the year

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Provides overall administrative and clinical leadership for one or more SEARHC Dental clinics. Serves as the senior dental professional for the clinic, with responsibilities for the assessment, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of direct and contract resources for dental services. 

• Provides administrative and clinical supervision of Dentists, Hygienists, and Dental Therapists, and provides administrative supervision of all other dental staff assigned to the site. Engages team by planning, assigning, evaluating, and directing work, assuring adequate training of employees, and exercising administrative control in carrying out program policies. 

• Managing Dentist will oversee day-to day flow, including daily office oversight and provision of direction and guidance to staff as needed, oversee front desk operations, staff scheduling, and patient flow.  Participates as a provider (infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric) and consultant for SEARHC.

Qualifications:

• DDS or DMD degree from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.

• Certificate from an accredited dental residency program highly preferred.

• Active Dental License in the USA.  Alaska license preferred within 2 years if not USPHS

• BLS required

Experience Required:

• 5+ years of work experience as a dentist.

• 2+ years of management experience preferred.

• 2+ years of work within tribal practice preferred.

Why Our Dentists Stay:

“At SEARHC, we are building a dental program that prioritizes access, quality, and respect for every patient we serve. Our team is committed to bringing advanced clinical care via modern, reliable systems to communities across Southeast Alaska. We also place a strong emphasis on coordinated, multidisciplinary care, working as a unified team across services to optimize patient outcomes. By investing in our team, supporting clinical excellence, and strengthening our infrastructure, we continue to expand what we can offer our patients and the communities that depend on us.”

-Dane Lenaker, DMD, MS, MPH – Medical Director of Dental Services

Experiencing Wrangell: Wrangell Island is a community of approximately 1,800 residents with a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Surrounded by world-class outdoor recreation, including fishing, hiking, boating, and wildlife viewing.

• Education: Wrangell is served by a small, community-centered public school system with three schools (elementary, middle, and high school) educating roughly 260–270 students, offering small class sizes and strong access to individualized learning, extracurriculars, and early college credit opportunities.
• Transportation: Accessible by daily commercial flights and ferry system.

If you're seeking a leadership opportunity where you can make a lasting impact on a community, collaborate within an integrated healthcare organization, and enjoy an exceptional quality of life in Southeast Alaska, we encourage you to apply. To learn more please reach out to Provider Recruiter, Lyndse Clark: LClark@searhc.org

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Responsible for achieving strategic goals and metrics set forth by the Director of Dental Services and/or Dental Practice Administrator. 

• Provide administrative supervision for all team members assigned to the clinic including resolving employee concerns, encouraging teamwork, overseeing the disciplinary process, conducting standing meetings to promote communication, and performing annual performance reviews for assigned employees.

• Provide clinical supervision to all dentists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants.

• Collaborate with visiting providers to ensure their ability to provide excellent patient care.

• Oversee and ensure smooth day-to-day operation and clinical flow of the assigned clinic, including employee scheduling.

• Oversee front desk operations including patient registration, patient check-in and check-out, answering the clinic phone line, training and supervising Office Coordinator and/or Patient Access Representatives,

• Coordinate and supervise the development and maintenance of clinic schedules to ensure consistent clinic coverage and efficient patient scheduling.

• Identify team training needs and provide feedback to Senior Leadership

• Run and review assigned reports and discuss with Dental Practice Administrator or designee.

• Ensure completion of assigned administrative work such as inputting IT tickets, work orders, building maintenance requests, vendor relations, and special projects as assigned.

• Lead staff meetings.

• Performs additional duties assigned by Director of Dental Services or other proper authority.

• Provide direct patient care, including village/ field travel.

• Administrative supervision is provided by the SEARHC Director of Dental Services and Dental Practice Administrator

Knowledge of

• In-depth knowledge in a health care administration setting including staffing and clinic organization, scheduling, and patient flow.

• Should have a working knowledge of the revenue cycle, facilities management, and other infrastructure areas impacting the clinic.

• Knowledge of applicable certification and accreditation processes.

• Knowledge of liability and risk management principles.

• Working knowledge of proper infection control techniques

Skills in

• Clinical dental skills

• Accurate clinical judgment

• Administrative, supervisory, and organizational skills.

• Interpersonal skills including cross-cultural sensitivity.

• Oral and written communication ability

• Friendly communication skills during stressful situations and ability to maintain composure.

• Computer application skills.

• Exceptional customer service skills

• Leadership and mentorship skills

Ability to

• Ability to manage clinic operations.

• Ability to direct dental clinic staff.

• Ability to mediate and resolve conflict.

• Ability to provide leadership and foster collaboration.

• Ability to recruit and retain qualified staff.

• Ability to organize, prioritize tasks, and complete projects.

• Ability to use judgment and make decisions in an independent manner.

Required Certifications:

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!