Dentist- Internal to VA North Texas Health Care System

Staff Dentist

Applicants will remain active for 3 months after their initial application is received and/or updated. After that time, you must update your application through your USA Jobs account if you would like to be made active again for possible consideration during the open period. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. The Staff Dentist provides direct dental care to qualified patients in an outpatient setting and serves as a consultant to other healthcare providers in accordance with VHA Office of Dentistry Standard of Care. The Dentist is expected to perform the following functions:

• Experienced in the interpretation of dental radiographs, in delivery of diagnostic consultations, and in clinical dental treatment as outlined in their individual approved privileges and in accordance with the VHA Office of Dentistry Standard of Care to include but not limited to the following topics: Appropriate and Timely Management of Dental Infections, Prescribes appropriate antimicrobial treatment when clinically indicated, Performs dental extractions on site when clinically indicated, Appropriate Management of Tooth Restoration, Diagnosing need for tooth restoration and performs said restoration successfully, Performing dental extractions on site should the tooth be unsalvageable, Appropriately plans course of treatment that leads to overall dental health for the patient, Appropriate Planning and Performance in Regard to Dental Prosthetics, Diagnosing need for dental appliance, Obtaining proper impressions for dental appliance, Ensuring proper fit of dental appliance before delivery to patient, Ordering surgical consultations in a timely manner when clinically indicated.
• Maintains appropriate documentation to include but not limited to the following topics: Timeliness - all documentation must be completed by the incumbent themselves within 7 days from Date of Service, Each note meets Standard Criteria - must contain the basic elements for an accurate, complete, and billable dental note, Each note documents course that leads to overall dental health for the patient.
• Adheres to VHA Code of Ethics, performs own duties as required, and Maintains Information Security Protocols as covered in N.E.0. Incumbent displays Professionalism at all times and will be responsible for Performing own duties as required; understanding and respecting duties and roles of others in the department; Is responsive to needs of team members regarding time and information; Is available at assigned duty station during duty hours for team members to consult; Adheres to HIPAA guidelines in both written and verbal communication.
• Performs only those privileges for which approval has been granted by the Medical Center Director prospectively and in writing.
• Maintains own professional qualifications, participates in customer service training, computer training, and attends mandated medical center training activities as required.
• May be assigned administrative or managerial responsibilities through participation in clinical, educational and administrative committees, task groups, or special projects.
• If supervising residents, provides education, training, mentoring, and supervision to students and residents.
• Dentists with specialized training in a particular specialty may be assigned section chief responsibilities for the subspecialty and may function as the primary clinician or subject matter expert responsible for formulating policy, procedures, education, and training affecting the daily clinical operations of the subspecialty.
• Other duties as assigned.

Locations:

• North Texas Veterans Health Care System in Dallas, TX
• Fort Worth Outpatient Clinic in Fort Worth, TX
• Bonham VA Medical Center in Bonham, TX
• Tyler VA Primary Care Clinic in Tyler, TX

Work Schedule: May vary, but typically covers normal operating hours (Monday - Friday, 7:30a.m. - 4:00p.m.), not to exceed 40 hours per week. Candidates may be required to work alternate shifts, be on call, work weekends and/or holidays as patient care and needs of the service require.

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.