Dentist (Regular Ft)

Veterans Health Administration•Saginaw, MI

6d•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 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. Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Duties include but are not limited to: Functions under the general direction of the Chief, Dental Service. The Staff Dentist independently examines, diagnoses, and treats the commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems, requiring opinion or intervention, in the outpatient and inpatient settings, including emergent evaluations. Occasionally, he/she independently treats patients having dental health problems of greater than usual difficulty. Obtains patient's history, records oral conditions and patient's complaints, and records progress. In accordance with specific instruction, performs record keeping, records patient's medical and dental history and use of medications, prepares and records patient's treatment plans. Performing oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity, and diagnosis of pathological or irregular conditions. Treating oral mucosal and gingival infections. Administering local anesthesia. Performing single and relatively uncomplicated multiple extractions of teeth. To the extent of ability and experience, the staff dentist may perform difficult oral surgery such as extraction of an impacted tooth or perform alveolectomy in connection with fitting of a denture or other appliance. Participates in Dental Service Staff meetings and Process Improvement activities. Assist and management of community care treatment reviews and authorizations.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen (non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens).
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required.
A degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery or dental medicine from an approved school.
Completed, or currently completing, a residency program in general practice or specialty, or comparable experience.
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.
Maintain current registration in the State of licensure if required for continuing active, current licensure.

Nice To Haves

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
GPR/AEGD or 2 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently examines, diagnoses, and treats commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems.
Performs emergent evaluations in outpatient and inpatient settings.
Treats patients with dental health problems of greater than usual difficulty.
Obtains patient's history, records oral conditions, patient's complaints, and progress.
Performs record keeping, including patient's medical and dental history and medication use.
Prepares and records patient's treatment plans.
Performs oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity.
Diagnoses pathological or irregular conditions.
Treats oral mucosal and gingival infections.
Administers local anesthesia.
Performs single and relatively uncomplicated multiple extractions of teeth.
Performs difficult oral surgery such as extraction of an impacted tooth or alveolectomy.
Participates in Dental Service Staff meetings and Process Improvement activities.
Assists in the management of community care treatment reviews and authorizations.