Deputy Chief of Staff

Veterans Health Administration•Fresno, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Chief of Staff of the VA Central California Health Care System assists the Chief of Staff with administrative and clinical responsibilities. The role supports administrative, clinical, educational, and research activities at the Medical Center and its three Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The position is full-time, with a Monday–Friday schedule coordinated with the hiring manager.

Requirements

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an approved school of dentistry, or a qualifying school accepted by a state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia for full and unrestricted licensure under the stated examination requirements.
Completion of, or current enrollment in, a general practice or specialty residency program, or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients.
Currently hold, or be able to obtain, a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
Board certified in a related specialty.
Proficient in written and spoken English.
Complete TB testing and immunization evaluations, including participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
Complete required background and security investigation, onboarding, and application requirements; selected applicants may be required to serve a probationary period.
Applicants tentatively selected for a testing-designated position must undergo urinalysis for illegal drug use; refusal results in denial of employment.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
Meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting 15–44 pounds, pushing for approximately two hours, reaching above shoulder level, using fingers and both hands, walking and standing for 3–5 hours, kneeling, rapid mental and muscular coordination, depth perception, and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades. Hearing aids are permitted.

Nice To Haves

More than one year of management or leadership experience within a complex medical center.

Responsibilities

Assist with responsibilities for presiding over the medical staff and ensuring clinical excellence and uniform standards of practice, education, and research.
Help ensure the quality, appropriateness, and timeliness of patient care provided by medical staff.
Direct and oversee medical staff functions and committees, medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations, and credentialing and privileging of health care providers at the Fresno VA Medical Center and its three CBOCs.
Ensure timely completion of Professional Practice Focused Reviews in accordance with The Joint Commission's Medical Staff Standards.
Participate in strategic planning, resource allocation, and performance improvement activities.
Ensure medical staff participation in performance improvement activities.
Ensure patients receive quality preventive health care through screening, counseling, and education.
Help ensure medical staff and ancillary staff, including pharmacy, nursing, mental health, and medical/surgical providers, are knowledgeable and provide appropriate psychosocial care and counseling to patients.
Evaluate teaching programs for effectiveness in meeting patient needs and program goals.
Ensure appropriate supervision of house staff and residents.
Ensure medical staff provide appropriate preventive and therapeutic counseling and health care education for patients and their families.
Perform additional duties as assigned.