Staff Dentist

Veterans Health Administration • Fayetteville, AR

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Dentist works in the Department of Veterans Affairs Dental Service. The position is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely patient records and using, maintaining, and calibrating specialized equipment. The dentist follows safety, health, infection-control, and ergonomic standards; helps orient new staff; educates patients and families, including documenting informed consent; and assists with dental resident education. The role also includes maintaining supplies, equipment, and clinical areas, following standards for reusable medical equipment, participating in performance improvement and disaster preparedness activities, and carrying out administrative and other responsibilities assigned by the Chief, Dental Service.

The position offers eligibility to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to VHA policy and program approval. The potential award is up to $200,000 for an eligibility period of one to five years. Applicants must submit an application within four months of appointment; former EDRP participants are ineligible.

The work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Telework and virtual work are not available. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized.

Requirements

• Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from an approved school of dentistry.
• Completed or currently completing a residency program in general practice or a specialty, or have comparable experience as a dentist actively treating medically compromised patients.
• Currently hold, or be able to obtain, a current, full, and unrestricted dental license in a U.S. State, Territory, or Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Maintain current registration in the state of licensure if required for continuing active, current licensure.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Meet the position's physical requirements and pass a pre-placement medical examination.
• Meet VA pre-employment conditions, including background/security investigation and drug screening where applicable.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.

Responsibilities

• Enter accurate, complete, and timely progress notes for each episode of care in the patient's electronic record.
• Properly use, maintain, and calibrate specialized equipment used in patient assessment and care.
• Follow safety, health, infection-control, and ergonomic standards, regulations, and work practices, and report unsafe conditions to appropriate officials.
• Assist with orientation of new staff.
• Provide patient and family education, including informed consent, and document it according to VA policies.
• Assist with educating dental residents.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and clinical areas to optimize safety and efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and maintain standards for the use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME).
• Participate in performance improvement activities, disaster preparedness, administrative duties, and other responsibilities assigned by the Chief, Dental Service.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program eligibility, subject to program requirements and approval, with an award of up to $200,000.
• Federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to the employee and family subject to position eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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