Staff Dentist - Community Care
What you'd do
The Fargo VA Health Care System in Fargo, North Dakota is recruiting (1) full-time Staff Dentist - Community Care. The Staff Dentist - Community Care supports the oversight and coordination of Community Care dental services for the Fargo VA Medical Facility.
Major duties
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. The Staff Dentist - Community Care should be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry, with the ability to perform selected specialty services as needed. This role requires expertise to evaluate comprehensive treatment plans and recommend the most appropriate course of care for our Veterans. Duties include: Maintain and uphold policies and procedures that direct and support the delivery of dental services. Continuously evaluate and enhance the effectiveness and quality of Community Care dental services. Oversee and maintain appropriate quality control programs. Provide orientation and ongoing education to all personnel involved in the Community Care dental program. Review, implement, and follow through on recommendations from Dental Chief, Fargo VA leadership, VISN 23, and Office of Dentistry committees and consultants. Maintain regular communication and collaboration with leadership, clinical staff, and administrative teams through scheduled meetings and reports, as assigned by the Dental Chief. Diagnose oral pathology and other dental conditions. Collaborate with community dentists to review, approve, or deny proposed treatment plans. 30 RFS must be entered daily to meet performance standards. Ensure all urgent dental care requests are entered on the same day they are received. Respond to PATS, White House, Congressional, and patient complaints within 48 hours. Demonstrate courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude toward patients, colleagues, and the public. Provides assistance to customers with questions or concerns, provides service recovery VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm.
What you need to qualify
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Dentist Basic Requirements A 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 certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. ~AND~ Completed, or you are currently completing, a residency program in general practice or specialty, or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients. ~AND~ Currently hold, or will hold, 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. Note: Dentists must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure. Preferred Experience: Strong background in evidence-based treatment panning; Experience evaluating complex prosthodontic and implant supported treatment care plans. Familiarity with VA Community Care and Dental CDI criteria; Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary providers. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.
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