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Dentist, Chief, Dental Services
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 10 days ago
About the Role
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply
What You'll Do
- →VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
- →CLINICAL SCOPE OF DUTIES: The Chief, Dental Service shall be knowledgeable of all disciplines of clinical dentistry as listed below.
- →The Chief should also possess the expertise and competency to perform their specific scope of practice defined through the medical center credentialing and privileging process.
- →General Dentistry is the practice of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, injuries, and malformation of the teeth, jaws, and human oral cavity and its adjacent tissues and structures.
- →Oral Surgery is the dental discipline that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of oral conditions requiring surgical interventions including uncomplicated removal of teeth, recontouring of the alveolus, and other routine hard and soft tissue oral surgical procedures.
- →Prosthodontics is the dental discipline of making artificial replacements for missing parts of the mouth and jaw.
- →Periodontics is the dental discipline that deals with diseases of the supporting and investing structures of the teeth including the gums, cementum, periodontal membranes and alveolar bone.
- →Endodontics is the dental discipline concerned with diseases of the pulp.
- →ADMINISTRATIVE SCOPE OF DUTIES: Is knowledgeable of, and maintains Service compliance with a) VHA Handbooks and Directives, b) VISN Policies, c) Medical Center Memorandum and d) Service Policies and Procedures pertinent to dental clinic management.
- →Is knowledgeable of regulatory requirements for VA dental residencies with an emphasis upon Resident Supervision.
- →Is knowledgeable and capable for responding to Congressional inquiries regarding issues germane to the Dental Service.
- →Is knowledgeable and in compliance with accreditation standards, including IG, Joint Commission, and other applicable survey/oversight entities.
- →Is knowledgeable and in compliance with Safety and Environment of Care (EOC) standards and programs including the following: MSDS Requirements.
- →The Joint Commission EOC Standards.
Requirements
- ✓REQUIREMENTS All qualified candidates encouraged to apply.
- ✓Open to U.S.
- ✓Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).You may be required to serve a probationary period.Requirements:Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
- ✓You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 76e42e64-32ce-4b72-b305-9d3ebd2cb762
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