Dentist

Veterans Health Administration • White City, OR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics (SORCC) Staff Dentist practices dentistry and performs a full range of professional procedures to treat commonly encountered dental diseases and oral health problems using standard corrective, restorative, and preventive measures. The dentist works collaboratively with dentists, hygienists, assistants, and other staff to provide excellent dental care to Veterans, and reports to the Service Chief, Dental.

The role includes evaluating patients and providing preventive and restorative care, including cleanings, radiographs, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings, crowns, extractions, some endodontic procedures, and simple periodontal procedures. The dentist discusses patient concerns, develops oral hygiene plans, corrects bite issues and overcrowding, orders diagnostic measures, and may prescribe medications or administer sedatives or anesthesia as appropriate. The position also includes maintaining patient treatment records, communicating with colleagues, and following applicable VA policies, procedures, and clinical performance metrics.

The position is located in White City, Oregon. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Compressed or flexible scheduling may be authorized; telework is not available. Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to program requirements and approval. Eligible awards may be up to $200,000, with an eligibility period of one to five years; the application must be submitted within four months of appointment. Former EDRP participants are not eligible to apply.

Requirements

• Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from an approved school of dentistry, or qualifying foreign education and certification as specified in the announcement.
• Completion of, or current participation in, a general practice or specialty residency program, or comparable experience as a dentist actively treating medically compromised patients.
• Currently hold, or be able to hold, a current, full, unrestricted dental license in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Meet the stated physical requirements, including light lifting and carrying, reaching, use of fingers and both hands, walking, standing, bending, visual acuity, depth perception, color discrimination, and hearing requirements.
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination and, if tentatively selected for a testing-designated position, urinalysis screening for illegal drug use.
• Complete applicable background/security investigation and onboarding requirements; male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as a Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel requirement.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental evaluations, prophylaxis, radiographs, dental health education, fluoride treatments, sealants, composite and amalgam restorations, crowns, extractions, some endodontic procedures, and simple periodontal procedures.
• Meet with patients to discuss and treat dental concerns, perform cleanings and preventive procedures, and establish plans for improved dental hygiene.
• Perform dental procedures such as extractions, root canals, and cavity fillings; correct bite issues and overcrowding; and apply agents such as sealants or whiteners.
• Prescribe medications for dental problems, including pain medications or antibiotics, and administer sedatives or anesthesia before treatments as appropriate.
• Order diagnostic measures, including x-rays and models, and use dental instruments to examine and treat teeth and the mouth.
• Maintain records concerning patients' oral health and the treatments provided.
• Provide clinical guidance on patient treatment, four-handed dentistry, infection control, OSHA guidelines, x-rays, oral health education, and HIPAA/security regulations.
• Coordinate and communicate with other staff members to provide patient care.
• Follow applicable VHA, VISN, Medical Center, and Dental Service handbooks, directives, policies, and procedures.
• Follow performance metrics established by Dental leadership to support clinical quality and timely care.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to eligibility and approval, with awards up to $200,000 and an eligibility period of one to five years.
• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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