Dentist (Dental Officer)

Summary The general practice dental officer serves as a practicing dentist who performs a full range of professional dental procedures in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective - restorative - or preventive measures. Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package Duties include but are not limited to the following: Make oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions Administer local anesthesia Perform routine and complex restoration of teeth Perform simple and complex extractions of teeth Perform alveoloplasty and other routine surgical procedures Perform prosthetic dentistry to include immediate dentures - complete dentures - partial dentures - crowns and fixed bridge work Perform routine endodontic procedures on single and multi-canal teeth Perform routine and surgical periodontal procedures The General Dentistry dental officer shall be proficient in all aspects of administrative procedures that support the officer's clinical duties Specifically - the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following Assist administrative staff in maintaining an efficient and productive clinical schedule Document all treatment in the patient's electronic record completely and in a timely manner - consistent with Medical Center and Dental Service policies Facilitate all aspects of patient treatments through the "Care In The Community" consult process Attend meetings as required by the Medical Center and Dental Service Maintain all training requirements as mandated by the Medical Center and the officer's licensing body Customer Service: Demonstrates courtesy - respect - and a positive attitude toward all patients & patient family members Has the knowledge and skill to assist customers with questions or concerns Understands the importance of and participates in service recovery Work Schedule: 1st week: Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 5:30pm and 2nd week: Tuesday - Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position Remote: This is not a remote position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP: Not Authorized #J-18808-Ljbffr