Dentist - Chief of Dental

Job Title

Job duties include but are not limited to:

Provides the administration of the Dental Service in compliance with applicable VHA, VISN, Medical Center and Dental Service Handbooks, Directives, Policies and Procedures.

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.

Develops performance metrics for all provider classification to drive performance and to direct desired behavior.

Responsible for fiscal oversight of the Service.

Monitors compliance with the VHA national dental Quality Indicators (QI) that are published monthly.

Actively engaged in facility Quality Improvement activities, including compliance with the VA credentialing/privileging process and ensuring that an active Peer Review process (OPPE, FPPE) is in place for Dental Service providers.

Engaged in Service Recovering and have knowledge of patient satisfaction data sources. Uses customer service data for service improvement.

Operates a sound personnel performance management system in compliance with the Union Master Agreement and HR policies including VHA labor relations policies.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm