Summary

The 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. Provides the administration of the Dental Service in compliance with applicable Veterans Health Administration - VISN - Medical Center and Dental Service Handbooks - Directives - Policies and Procedures.

Duties

• The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being
• DUTIES: Administrative and clinical oversight of Dental Clinic which includes Staff Dentists - Specialty Dentists - Hygienists - Assistants and Administrative support staff
• Provides timely clinical determinations for Dental Community Care Request for Services (RFS)
• Provides full range of dental procedures to include treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases/dental health problems
• Provides prevention - diagnosis and treatment of diseases - injuries - and malformations of the teeth - jaws and human oral cavity and it's adjacent tissues and structures
• Develops performance metrics for all provider classification to drive performance and to direct desired behavior Actively engaged in Quality Improvement activities including compliance and the VA credentialing/privileging process Utilizes customer service data for service recovery and service improvement strategies Prepares and analyzes data through various reports and data sources to facilitate management of the department
• Knowledgeable in compliance with accreditation standards and other survey/oversight entities Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - Administrative Days
• Telework: ADHOC only
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.