DENTIST

ABOUT ANCHORAGE NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER:

At ANHC, we believe everyone deserves high-quality, respectful, and compassionate care, regardless of their ability to pay. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we serve a diverse patient population with a commitment to health equity and community well-being.

Our culture is grounded in our core values: Respect, Compassion, Personal Integrity, Excellence, and Collaborative Spirit. These values guide how we care for our patients and how we treat one another. We foster a supportive, team-orientated environment where every voice is heard, diversity is celebrated, and staff are empowered to grow and make meaningful contributions. At ANHC, you'll be part of a mission-driven team that shows up every day with purpose, heart, and a deep commitment to the community we serve.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position provides dental care to patients of Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center; promotes positive patient relations and participates in quality assurance/improvement activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Care

• Within the scope of licensure, provides dental care for patients of the clinic:

• Acts as Dental Care Provider for patients

• Meets productivity and clinical measure/standards of the clinic

• Conducts dental examinations, diagnose dental conditions, and develops treatment plans.

• Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic dental problems.

• Provides chronic disease management.

• Provides preventive dental care and dental hygiene practices and education.

• Provides referral assistance to specialty dental services when necessary.

• Understands and follows infection control policies and procedures.

• Accurately charts treatment to be completed and/or completed treatment.

• Makes accurate chart notes in Dentrix including the next visit and time needed for treatment.

• Collaborates with dental assistants, hygienist, and other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient patient care.

Supervision and Consultation

• Provides clinical supervision for Dental Assistants and other health professionals requiring formal dental oversight under Alaska State law.
• Provides clinical consultation for ANHC medical and other dental providers as requested.

Quality Assurance

• Participates in ongoing identification of performance and process quality improvement opportunities of the department and implementation of actions to achieve improvements.
• Assists in implementation of specific quality assurance monitoring procedures (i.e., chart audits, record audits, equipment calibration checks, etc.). Sees that results are properly logged, communicates results to appropriate parties, and promotes corrective action as needed.
• Assures protection of individual rights to privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Knows and functions in accordance with organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains a functional work environment that is clean, orderly, and pleasant and maintains a professional setting at all times for optimal care to patients.
• Understands and maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Patient Relations

• Strives to keep patients fully informed on all aspects of clinical program operations about which patients may have normal curiosities, a right to know, or benefits gained from knowing (e.g. qualifications of staff, procedures for getting prescriptions filled/refilled, what to do in an emergency, etc.)

Team Management

• Assists the Chief Dental Officer and/or Dental Office Manager in the planning and evaluation of effective clinic operations. Maintains a collaborative working relationship.
• Participates in the team management process of the Dental Team by attending meetings as an equal and interested member.
• Assists in the development of dental policies and assists Chief Dental Officer in their implementation.
• Attends site meetings and general staff meetings.
• Works cooperatively to meet established objectives.
• Works with other ANHC Staff Dentists to maintain consistent dental services.

SUPPORTING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in welcoming and educating dental assisting students, dental hygiene students, and dental students as requested.
• Participates in dental outreach programs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

WHY JOIN US?

• Competitive Salary and Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) with employer match, and more)
• 7 Paid Holidays + 1 floating holiday per fiscal year
• Generous PTO accrual
• Continuing education and professional development reimbursement
• Mission-driven work that supports your growth and well-being.
• Collaborative team that values respect, compassion, and integrity.