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The Assistant Chief, Dental Service 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. The incumbent assists the Chief, Dental service in administration of the Dental Service in compliance with applicable VHA, VISN, Med Center and Dental Service Handbooks, Directives, Policies and Procedures. Dental officers shall hold the following minimum qualifications: Citizen of the United States. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates. Graduate of a dental school, in receipt of a D.M.D. or D.D.S. degree or its equivalent and licensed to practice dentistry in one of the states or territories of the United States or the District of Columbia. Has completed an American Dental Association approved one or two-year dental general practice residency or has 3 or more years of professional practice clinical experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification is required if conscious sedation is performed. Must be proficient in spoken and written English. CUSTOMER SERVICE. Demonstrates courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude toward all stakeholders. Has the knowledge and skill to assist customers with questions or concerns. Understands the importance of and participates in service recovery. AGE, DEVELOPMENT, CULTURAL NEEDS OF PATIENTS. Recognizes the need and modifies care as necessitated by patient's age and abilities. Has the ability to provide accurate and understandable instructions to patients. Understands the importance and is compliant with participating in patient identification and time-out processes. Has the ability to recognize patient signs of physical distress and monitors the patient's condition during treatment. COMPUTER SECURITY. Have knowledge of computerized dental patient records systems, and their application to dental patients, to include approved abbreviations and the format for completion of progress notes. Is compliant with maintaining patient confidentiality per HIPAA regulations relative to both written and verbal patient information. Is compliant with VHA cyber-security policies and directives. ["The Assistant Chief, Dental Service should possess the expertise and competency to perform their specific scope of practice defined through the medical center credentialing and privileging process. The provider will perform only those privileges for which approval has been granted by the Medical Center Director prospectively and in writing. Privileges will be renewed semiannually or when additional/new training qualifies the dentist to perform other procedures not already approved. Initial granting of privileges will be based on previous credentials, training and clinical experience and subject to focused performance evaluation (FPPE). Subsequent renewal of privileges will be subject to ongoing professional performance evaluation (OPPE) outcomes and satisfaction of required criteria, such as maintaining licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and continuing professional education. Clinical Duties: 70-90% A staff dentist or dental specialist provides direct patient care in a hospital or outpatient setting to adults with or without acute and chronic medical conditions and serves as a consultant to other healthcare providers. The dentist is experienced in interpretation of dental radiographs and in delivery of diagnostic consultations and clinical dental treatment as outlined in their individual approved privileges. They will adhere to the Bylaws of the VA St. Louis Health Care System Medical Staff. He/she maintains their own professional qualifications, participates in customer service training, computer training, and attends mandated medical center training activities as required. The Assistant Chief, Dental Service shall be knowledgeable of all disciplines of clinical dentistry as listed below. Administrative Duties: 10-30% The administrative duties, roles, and responsibilities of this position will be delegated by the Chief/ACOS of Dental Service. The incumbent will supervise dental staff at John Cochran and/or Jefferson Barracks as delegated by the Chief/ACOS of Dental Service. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm. NOTE: May be expected to work rotating weekends and holidays. Pay Schedule: The salary range listed in this announcement is a Base-Line Salary ($215,000-$235,000) range estimate for a full-time work schedule. Starting salary will be set based on locality (which may include a special pay rate depending upon location), as well as FT, PT or Intermittent employment. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Not Available Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation assistance: Not Available Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Student Loan Repayment/Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Not Available Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 26 days paid annual leave (carryover up to 86 days), 13 days paid annual sick leave (unlimited carryover), 11 paid Federal holidays per year. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years' vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA. Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement). Incentives: Not Available Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory and you can practice anywhere in VHA. CME: Possible $1,000 per year stipend + possible 1 week paid authorized absence to attend. Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting and no restrictive covenants."]

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