Dentist - Chief, Dental Service

Veterans Health Administration • Saginaw, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Duties include, but are not limited to: Assume the responsibility for overall management of Dental Service. This includes the organization of the administrative, day-to-day activities. Provide leadership and accountability for all aspects of the service, assuring support of the mission and values of this healthcare system and VlSN. Assume responsibility for carrying out the goals, objectives, plans and policies established by the Medical Center Director. Ensure the service functions as an integrated care-delivery system, providing a full continuum of patient-focused dental services for eligible Veterans. This includes review and approval of staff treatment plans and scopes of care for Veteran beneficiaries. Utilize data about providers and available resources, to formulate strategic short-term and long-term plans and goals for the service; identifies, tracks and trends any deficiencies; and develops plans to address any deficiencies. Plan, implement, and manage the Performance Improvement/QM programs within the service. Formulate and implement general policies, procedures, standards and goals and objectives for the Dental Service that are consistent with, and supportive of, the mission of the medical center and VlSN. Coordinate and integrate the interdepartmental functioning of the service. This includes chairing relevant meetings. Review and make recommendations to the COS on all dental NVCC cases. Complete performance appraisals and serve as approving official for the ratings of the Dental Service providers. Ensure, with the assistance of discipline specific-subject matter experts, and the Executive Committee of the Medical Staff (ECMS), that all dentists meet licensing requirements; maintain clinical competencies in their fields; keep current with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements; provide thorough, appropriate documentation of care provided; and follow the rules and regulations of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Approve provider leave, including review of conference relevance and approval, if appropriate, for educational purposes. Serve as VlSN liaison for Dental Service issues, meetings, collaboratives, and other activities. Participation in National Collaborative activities including dental related meetings and others as assigned by the Chief of Staff.

Requirements

• A degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery or dental medicine from a school approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
• Completed, or currently completing, a residency program in general practice or specialty, or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients.
• 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.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience involving leadership and clinical roles in a group setting over private practice.
• VA experience is not required but will be additionally considered.
• Skilled communicator.

Responsibilities

• Assume the responsibility for overall management of Dental Service, including the organization of administrative and day-to-day activities.
• Provide leadership and accountability for all aspects of the service, supporting the mission and values of the healthcare system and VlSN.
• Carry out the goals, objectives, plans, and policies established by the Medical Center Director.
• Ensure the service functions as an integrated care-delivery system, providing a full continuum of patient-focused dental services for eligible Veterans.
• Review and approve staff treatment plans and scopes of care for Veteran beneficiaries.
• Formulate strategic short-term and long-term plans and goals for the service using data about providers and resources.
• Identify, track, and trend deficiencies, and develop plans to address them.
• Plan, implement, and manage Performance Improvement/QM programs within the service.
• Formulate and implement general policies, procedures, standards, goals, and objectives for the Dental Service.
• Coordinate and integrate the interdepartmental functioning of the service, including chairing relevant meetings.
• Review and make recommendations to the COS on all dental NVCC cases.
• Complete performance appraisals and serve as approving official for the ratings of Dental Service providers.
• Ensure dentists meet licensing requirements, maintain clinical competencies, keep current with CME, provide appropriate documentation, and follow VA rules and regulations.
• Approve provider leave, including review and approval of conference relevance for educational purposes.
• Serve as VlSN liaison for Dental Service issues, meetings, collaboratives, and other activities.
• Participate in National Collaborative activities, including dental-related meetings and others as assigned by the Chief of Staff.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
• Comprehensive total rewards package
• Federal employee benefits (comprehensive package, range of benefits designed to be rewarding)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree