Summary

The VA North Texas Health Care System - Dallas - Texas is seeking a Dentist to provide comprehensive dental health services for patients.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Education: Degree of doctor of dental surgery or dental medicine resulting from a course of education in dentistry
• The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• Approved schools are: (1) United States and Canadian schools of dentistry listed by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) - in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed
• (2) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State - Territory - or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) - or the District of Columbia as qualifying for full and unrestricted licensure provided the licensure requirements include a written examination measuring science achievement and a performance examination measuring clinical competence
• Residency or Comparable Experience: Completion of an approved residency program in general practice or specialty - or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients
• Licensure and Registration: Dentists (Except Residents)
• Current - full - and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States (i.e. - Puerto Rico) - or in the District of Columbia
• The dentist must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active - current licensure
• Residents (Independent and Integrated Programs)
• Graduates of approved United States and Canadian schools of dentistry must have a current - full and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State - Territory or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia before the second year of VA residency - or - for integrated programs - meet any licensure - registration or other equivalent requirements established for residents of non-VA hospitals with which the VA facility is affiliated for training purposes
• The resident must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active current licensure
• English Language Proficiency: Dentists - including residents - appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d)
• Preferred Experience: Completion of a GPR - AEGD program or 5 years experience in dentistry
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience - with preference for prior VA or public health experience
• Strong knowledge of VA Community Care policies and dental eligibility criteria
• Prior experience managing dental referrals or working within a managed care or public health setting
• Familiarity with VA's electronic health record systems (e.g. - CPRS - VistA - or Cerner)
• Experience with quality assurance and performance improvement in dental care
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position may require potentially long periods of continued Light lifting under 15 pounds - Light carrying under 15 pounds - Straight pulling for .5 hours - Pushing for 1 hour - Reaching above shoulder - Use of fingers - Both hands required - Walking for 1 hour - Standing for 4 hours - Repeated bending for 3 hours - Both legs required - Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously - Both eyes required - Depth perception - Ability to distinguish basic colors - Ability to distinguish shades of colors - Hearing (aid may be permitted)
• See VA Handbook and Directive 5019.

Duties

• This position is located in the Dental Service at at the main campus of the VA North Texas Veterans Health Care System (VANTH CS) - Dallas - TX
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Functions or Scope of Duties: The General Dentistry dental officer shall be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty services
• Specifically - the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following: a
• Patient Care: i
• Make oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity ii
• Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions
• iii
• Administer local anesthesia
• iv
• Perform routine and complex restoration of teeth
• v
• Perform simple and complex extractions of teeth
• vi
• Perform alveoloplasty and other routine surgical procedures
• vii
• Perform prosthetic dentistry to include immediate dentures - full dentures - partial dentures - crowns - and fixed bridge work
• viii
• Perform implant restorations
• ix
• Perform routine endodontic procedures on single and multi-canal teeth
• x
• Perform routine and surgical procedures within the scope of a general dentist
• xi
• The responsibilities of the position include overall administrative and clinical responsibility for all aspects of your dental clinic(s)
• The Dental Service Administrative Officer and other members of the Dental Service will support you in this - as you deem necessary
• You will work with the Dental Hygienists - Dental Assistants and Dental Lab Technicians - Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residents (GPR) assigned to the Dental Service
• xii
• The incumbent coordinates assignment of responsibilities commensurate with the responsibilities expected of these individuals to maintain efficient clinic operations
• b
• Infection Control and Equipment Sterilization i
• Demonstrates proper infection control procedures
• ii
• Completes annual mandatory Infection Control Training c
• Information Management i
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA with written and verbal information
• ii
• Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws - federal regulations - VA statutes and policy - and VHA policy
• iii
• Protects the data from unauthorized release or from loss - alteration - or unauthorized deletion
• iv
• Follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files - release of access codes - etc. - as set out in the computer access agreement
• d
• Patient Safety i
• Modifies care as necessitated by patient's age and abilities (patient transfer and position)
• ii
• Provides accurate and understandable instructions to patients
• iii
• Participates in patient identification and time out per Joint Commission requirements
• iv
• Monitors patient condition during treatment - being alert for signs of physical distress
• v
• Completes annual mandatory patient safety courses
• e
• Employee Education i
• Complies with Employee Education requirements of 40 hours/year
• ii
• Completes mandatory annual safety training sessions per medical center policy
• iii
• Continuing Education will be identified - planned - supported - documented and validated for each Employee
• The scope of practice that a specific provider may perform is defined through the medical center credentialing and privileging process
• Work Schedule: Monday- Friday - 7:30am- 4pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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