This position is located within the Dental Department at the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center (WWKMHCC), Sisseton. The incumbent is responsible for the administrative and technical direction of the dental services. Serves as the Dental Department Chief by exercising administrative and technical control of the department in carrying out program policies. Serves as advisor to the service unit regarding dental program objectives.

Duties

Serves as the senior dental professional with responsibilities of monitoring and reviewing services for quality and appropriateness of direct care and contract resources, including policy implementations and overall department management. Prepares reports as requested on department workload, quality improvement activities, and department budget. Supervises and evaluates work performance of subordinates, develops orientation, training program, competency, program, and devises and implements projects and expectations for the dental staff. Participates in an integrated oral health program with other health services and provides treatment to patients with a range of simple to complex dental issues in the areas of restorative and preventive dentistry, and ensures appropriate medical records are maintained and updated by facility standards. Works independently to make judgements and evaluations of many different situations and determine the type of care needed, and obtains consultation as appropriate. Participates in the delvelopment and maintencance of public relations with other health disciplines and tribal health groups as well as the community. Comply with clinical quality control and accreditation standards.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Education Applicants must have a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from a school approved by the American Dental Association(external link) (ADA) or the Commission on Dental Accreditation(external link) (CODA) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained. Licensure Applicants must have passed the National Board Dental Examinations(external link) (NBDE) which are developed and administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations(external link) (JCNDE) and possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Applicants who meet the above basic requirements qualify for the GS-11 grade level. Additional Requirements for the GS-12 (or equivalent) Grade Level In addition to the above Basic Requirements for the GS-11 (or equivalent) level, applicants must complete a 2-year residency program in dentistry, oral health, craniofacial sciences, or a related medical science; or equivalent experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, and/or training. Experience In addition to meeting the above education and licensure requirements, applicants must have one or more full years of experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing professional dentistry work for GS-12 level and above assignments. Medical Requirements Applicants must be able to distinguish shades of color. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (2) years of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provide professional dental care in connection with the diagnostic treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective, restorative, or preventive measures; manage a dental program/office in a health care facility; supervise a dental staff; and participate in developing, monitoring, and managing resources. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.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 Sisseton Service Unit PO Box 189 100 Lake Traverse Drive Sisseton, SD 57262 US
• Name: Joseph Dudley
• Phone: 605-226-7203
• Email: [email protected]