Chief Of Dental- Dentist

Summary

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.

Duties

• This position will serve as the Chief of Dental (COD) Service at the VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System
• This position will administratively report to the Associate Chief of Staff of Surgical Care Service
• Clinical: Clinical Dentistry is the practice of prevention - diagnosis - and treatment of diseases - injuries - and malformations of the teeth - jaws - and human oral cavity and its adjacent tissues and structures
• It is comprised of the following disciplines
• Oral Surgery is the dental discipline that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of oral conditions requiring surgical interventions including uncomplicated removal of teeth - recontouring of the alveolus - and other routine hard and soft tissue oral surgical procedures
• Prosthodontics is the dental discipline of making artificial replacements for missing parts of the mouth and jaw
• Periodontics is the dental discipline that deals with diseases of the supporting and investing structures of the teeth including the gums - cementum - periodontal membranes and alveolar bone
• Endodontics is the dental discipline concerned with diseases of the pulp
• Orthodontics is the dental discipline dealing with irregular alignment/relationship of the teeth/jaw and their correction
• ADMIN ROLE: Responsible for the fiscal oversight of the Dental Service
• Prepares and annual gap analysis to assess demand versus capacity
• Projects Dental Service workforce levels to meet current and future dental demand
• Assesses equipment and space needs for the Dental Service
• Prepares the Service annual budget and management briefing incorporating the gap analysis - workforce projections including contracts if applicable and equipment/space needs
• Collaborates with DSS to ensure appropriate labor mapping of all Dental Service staff
• Manages overtime in compliance with facility policy
• Manages the Dental Fee Base Program in compliance with applicable VHA and local policies
• Has knowledge of and utilizes system redesign principles to promote organization improvement - optimize overall Service efficiency and effectiveness
• Develops performance metrics for all provider classification to drive performance and to direct desired behavior
• Is in compliance with VHA Scheduling Directives to enhance the management of access
• Is actively engaged in facility Quality Improvement activities - including compliance with the VA credentialing/privileging process and ensuring that an active Peer Review process is in place for Dental Service providers
• Provide professional guidance to dental hygienists and dental laboratory technicians Provide mentorship/supervision to assigned dental team
• Practice in accordance with accepted professional standards - organizational values - and with a commitment to excellent customer service
• Incumbent should possess computer skills - good work ethics - administrative skills - and be able to function productively in a clinical environment
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 730a- 4:00p Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Approved EDRP Authorized: Approved VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Compressed/Flexible: Telework: Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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