The Chief, Dental Service serves as a practicing dentist who performs a full range of professional dental procedures in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective, restorative, or preventive measures. Provides the administration of the Dental Service in compliance with applicable VHA, VISN, Medical Center and Dental Service Handbooks, Directives, Policies and Procedures.

Duties

CLINICAL SCOPE OF DUTIES. The Chief, Dental Service shall be knowledgeable of all disciplines of clinical dentistry as listed below. A Dental Chief must have knowledge in dentistry to provide clinical guidance including patient treatment, four-handed dentistry, infection control, OSHA guidelines, digital dental radiology including 3D imaging, and oral health education. The Chief should also possess the expertise and competency to perform their specific scope of practice defined through the medical center credentialing and privileging process. 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. ADMINISTRATIVE SCOPE OF DUTIES Is knowledgeable of, and maintains Service compliance with a) VHA Handbooks and Directives, b) VISN Policies, c) Medical Center Memorandum and d) Service Policies and Procedures pertinent to dental clinic management. Is knowledgeable of regulatory requirements for VA dental residencies with an emphasis upon Resident Supervision. Is knowledgeable and capable for responding to Congressional inquiries regarding issues germane to the Dental Service. Is knowledgeable and in compliance with accreditation standards, including IG, Joint Commission, and other applicable survey/oversight entities. Is knowledgeable and in compliance with Safety and Environment of Care (EOC) standards and programs including the following: SOS Requirements The Joint Commission EOC Standards Disposal of Hazardous Wastes GEMS Program Facility Emergency Preparedness Plan Infection Control Guidelines for Dentistry including management of RME. Has a working understanding and knowledge of available reports and data sources available through VistA, VCCS, MCA and other VHA data sources to facilitate management of the Dental Service. 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 MCA to ensure appropriate labor mapping of all Dental Service staff. Manages overtime in compliance with facility policy. Manages the Dental Care in the Community 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. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION The position will provide leadership and direction for the Dental Service staff. Must possess a high level of clinical knowledge that provides the ability to manage the programs, specifically with regard to customer satisfaction, quality of services provided, and efficiency of service delivery. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Occasional Saturday Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Required

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Dentist Basic Requirements A degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery or dental medicine resulting from a course of education in dentistry. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are (1) United States and Canadian schools of dentistry listed by the Commission on Dental Accreditation(CODA), in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed.(2) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia as qualifying for full and unrestricted licensure provided the licensure requirements include a written examination measuring science achievement and a performance examination measuring clinical competence certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. ~AND~ Completed, or you are currently completing, a residency program in general practice or specialty, or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients. ~AND~ 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. Note: Dentists must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure. Staff Dentist. An individual that demonstrates the ability in the field of general dentistry or a dental specialty who is employed to perform the duties related to various professional activities of patient care and treatment without supervision. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must demonstrate ability in the general practice of dentistry; be capable of assisting in maintaining accepted standards of professional care in VA facilities; and be capable of accepting full responsibility for the proper care and treatment of assigned patients. Grade Determinations: Dentist (Chief of Dental Service) GS-15 Service Chief/Service Line Manager/Lead Dentist. In addition to the above, Dentists in these roles must demonstrate effectiveness coordinating and managing interdisciplinary collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders to optimize the care of patients under their purview. It is expected individuals in these roles serve on a full-time basis. References: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-3 Dentist Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Per VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - a physical examination will be conducted based on the physical requirements of the position. A physical examination prior to placement is required. Physician applicants must have the mental and physical ability to perform core privileges required by the specialty position in addition to any specialty privileges requested. Position requires walking, bending, stooping, light lifting (under 15 pounds), light carrying (under 15 pounds), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, both legs required, walking (2 hours), standing (2 hours), ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, both eyes required, near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, depth perception, ability to distinguish basic colors, ability to distinguish shades of colors, Hearing (aid may be permitted), working alone, working closely with others, and protracted or irregular hours of work. Light carrying, under 15 pounds; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; both eyes required; depth perception; ability to distinguish basic colors; ability to distinguish shades of colors; hearing (aid permitted); mental and emotional stability. See VA Handbook and Directive 5019.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Ann Arbor VA Medical Center 2215 Fuller Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105 US
• Name: Jessica Kidd
• Phone: 734-596-3177
• Email: [email protected]