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Dentist- Community Dental Care Reviewer-Part-time
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 6 days ago
About the Role
The Wilmington VA Medical Center is seeking a permanent part-time General Dentist to review of records and determination of appropriateness of dental care requested or provided by community care dentists. The Wilmington VA Medical Center offers comprehensive services ranging from preventive screenings to long-term care; with state-of-the-art technology and education. The Wilmington, DE VAMC is conveniently located a short drive from Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Baltimore, and New York City.
What You'll Do
- →The General Dentist provides a wide range of oversight and review of clinical dental procedures for both inpatient and outpatient eligible Veterans, as assigned by the Chief of Dental Service or designee.
- →The dentist will demonstrate knowledge of proficient diagnosis and treatment skills, including emergency care and procedures in preventive, restorative, surgical, endodontic, periodontic, and prosthodontic dentistry.
- →Additional duties encompass administrative responsibilities, educational contributions, and pursuing departmental goals and metrics, as well as other duties as assigned by the Chief of Dental Service or designee.
- →Patient Care: Review dental care that will restore, prevent, or remedy dental disease and injuries of the teeth, jaws, and related structures of veterans according to generally accepted standards of dental practice and scope of services based upon statutory eligibility.
- →Be proficient with knowledge of a broad range of routine and complex procedures including restorative, endodontic, prosthetic, periodontic, and oral surgery.
- →Facilitate community care referrals.
- →Provide emergency dental care when needed Educate Veterans on proper oral hygiene techniques and the importance of regular dental visits, encouraging effective oral health practices to prevent diseases and decay.
- →Communicate effectively with Veterans and and dentists regarding treatment options, procedures, and outcomes.
- →Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including treatment plans and progress notes.
- →Administrative Duties: Complete assigned Consult Reviews and semiannual Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations.
- →Maintain regular attendance at Service level meetings, such as staff meetings, case presentation and implant board, and Facility Medical Staff Meetings.
- →Participate in interdisciplinary care discussions and contribute to the development of comprehensive care plans.
- →When assigned by the Chief of Dental Section, attend and present as needed to Facility meetings and workgroups (CPRC, IPRC, RSM, PMC, etc.) Goal Attainment: Strive to meet or exceed various metrics set by the Service, Facility, and Department of Veterans Affairs.
- →Ensure timely closure of all patient encounters, patient care reviews, maintain requisite productivity per clinical hour, and keep the dental monitors current.
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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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