This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT open to current permanent employees of the VA San Diego Healthcare System only. Announcement will remain open until September 30, 2024. Eligible applications received after the opening date will be referred on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

Duties

This is an Open Continuous Announcement that will be used to fill Dentist vacant positions throughout the San Diego VA and Oceanside facility. There may not be any vacancies at the time of the submission of your application, however, when vacancies become available, you will be referred based on your eligibility and qualifications. This vacancy is open to only Dentists currently employed at the San Diego VA Medical Center or associated CBOCs. Resumes will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration as a vacancy occurs. You will receive an email notification when your resume has been referred to the hiring manger. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Establish and maintain professional relationships within the Dental Service and with other services and facility management. Demonstrate sound decision-making skills, both clinical and administrative. Proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty services. Treat patients with chronic and co-morbid conditions. Provide guidance to dental assistants, hygienists, and laboratory technicians. Practice in accordance with accepted and professional standards, organizational values, and with a commitment to excellent customer service. Responsible for administrative duties associated with clinical patient care. Comply with all JC standards, VA Dental Directives, and ensure guidelines are in place with timely updates as required, to include eligibility criteria. Provide mentorship to dental team, residents and students. Learn and apply eligibility standards of the clinic. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: May vary. To be discussed with hiring manager. Compressed/Flexible: At the Service Lines descretion. Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not 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. 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: VA Handbook 5019/1, Part II, Pre-Placement Physical Examination and Evaluation

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 San Diego VA Medical Center 3350 La Jolla Village Drive San Diego, CA 92161 US
• Name: Stacey Johnson
• Phone: 515-435-0382
• Email: [email protected]