Dentist - Prosthodontic Coordinator

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) in beautiful Sitka, Alaska—a mission-driven healthcare organization providing high-quality, culturally responsive care to Southeast Alaska communities. We are seeking a Dentist – Prosthodontic Coordinator to provide advanced prosthodontic care while leading the standardization of prosthodontic workflows across the dental team.

Why Join SEARHC?

• Brand-new clinic and co-located hospital with modern infrastructure in the new $300 million Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center opened in April 2026.

• Opportunity to play a leadership role in prosthodontic care standardization.

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits:

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

• Four 10-hour shifts per week with one scheduled weekday off and no call.

• Travel to regional clinics up to 8 times annually

Practice Details:

• Clinic facilities: 10 private operatories and 2 open operatories, 2 dental assistants per provider, 3D printing capabilities, CBCT imaging, digital X-ray, and CEREC mill and PrimeScan.

• Patient volume: 9–12 patients per day. EMR includes Dentrix.

• Common Procedures: Dentures, partials, crowns, and bridges.

Position Overview:

• Provide advanced prosthodontic care

• Serve as a clinical leader for prosthodontic best practices across the dental team

• Help standardize workflows, training, and CME for general dentists

• Balance clinical care with program development responsibilities

Qualifications:

• New graduates welcome to apply
• DDS or DMD from an accredited program
• Completion of a prosthodontic residency
• Active dental license (or ability to obtain Alaska licensure)
• BLS certification

What Our Dentists Say:

“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

Community and Lifestyle:

• Location: Experience the unmatched beauty and lifestyle of Sitka, Alaska—where oceanfront living, abundant outdoor recreation, and a close-knit community come together to create a truly unique and rewarding place to live and practice.

• Affordability: Alaska has no state income or sales tax — residents keep more of their paycheck compared to most other states.

• Education: Sitka offers a highly regarded school system with small class sizes, strong academic performance, and a supportive, community-centered environment—ideal for families seeking a high-quality education experience.

• Transportation: Sitka offers convenient and reliable transportation, with daily commercial flights connecting to Seattle and Juneau, a local road system that makes getting around town simple, and access to the Alaska Marine Highway ferry system for scenic regional travel throughout Southeast Alaska.

• Culture: Sitka offers a rich cultural experience, blending strong Alaska Native heritage—particularly Tlingit traditions—with a vibrant arts community, local festivals, and a deep sense of history that creates a unique and welcoming environment.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job—it’s the opportunity to build a fulfilling and rewarding career and to learn more please reach out to Provider Recruiter, Lyndse Clark: LClark@searhc.org or at (907)463-7531.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Provides dental services as needed and requested by the Director of Dental Services

• Plans, implements, and operates a Prosthodontics Program at SEARHC

  • Assesses program-wide prosthodontics needs, types of procedures to offer (C&B, CD, RPD, implants), and equipment and materials needed at all clinics.

  • Evaluates business opportunities: cost to provide care vs. fees and demand; evaluates fee schedule.

  • Recruits and hires Prosthodontist or establishes contract(s) with Intermittent Prosthodontist(s) to cover business needs.

  • Develops master plan/schedule for Prosthodontics services in villages.

• Ensures that the partially edentulous, high caries risk patients receiving prosthodontic services are followed for preventative services according to high-risk protocol.

• Evaluates grant opportunities, fee schedule, village travels, new equipment – CAD/CAM Machines, labs, supplies, volunteer clinics, resident rotations, and recruitment.

• Sets up and coordinates prosthodontic field trip schedule.

• Provides services to the remote communities as needed.

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

Other Functions

• Is responsible for operating (but not labor) budget for the prosthodontics program.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises all intermittent and volunteer prosthodontists who work for the consortium.

Required Certifications:

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