Staff Dentist (Part-Time)

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Job duties include:

• Responsible for entering accurate, complete, timely progress notes for each episode of care in the patient's electronic record.
• Responsible for the proper use, maintenance, and calibration of specialized equipment used in the assessment and care of patients.
• Adhere to safety, health, and infection control standards, regulations and work practices, as well as ergonomic standards. He/she reports any unsafe conditions to supervisory and/or appropriate officials.
• Assists in orientation of new staff, and will provide patient and family education, including informed consent which is documented according to corresponding VA policies.
• Assist with educating affiliated dental assistant and hygiene students.
• Maintain supplies, equipment and clinical areas to optimize safety and efficiency.
• The incumbent demonstrates knowledge and maintains standards in the use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME).
• The staff dentist is expected to participate in performance improvement activities, disaster preparedness, administrative duties, and other responsibilities assigned by the Chief, Dental Service.

Work Schedule: Part-time (16 hours per week), Wednesday and Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years). For additional information and eligibility requirements, contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at View email address on click.appcast.io.

US Department of Veterans Affairs