Physician - Dentistry
Jackson, MS 39216
| Specialty | Dentistry |
|---|---|
| Profession | Physician |
Major Duties and Responsibilities
~ The incumbent is responsible for entering accurate, complete, timely progress notes for each episode of care in the patient's electronic record.
~The incumbent is responsible for the proper use, maintenance, and calibration of specialized equipment used in the assessment and care of patients. ~ The incumbent adheres 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.
~ The incumbent assists in orientation of new staff, and will provide patient and family education, including informed consent which is documented according to corresponding VA policies.
~ The incumbent will assist with educating dental resident.
~ The incumbent maintains 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 complete all notes from dental encounters within 48 hours preferably same day. In performance improvement activities, disaster preparedness, administrative duties, and other responsibilities assigned by the Chief, Dental Service.
Preferred Experience: Dentists who have specialized experience in Endodontics, Prosthodontics, the ability to restore implants, and oral surgery. Implant placement is not mandated but would be a plus.
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm; On-call responsibilities are shared among the dentist.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
Qualifications
Dentist Basic Requirements:
- A degree of doctor of dental surgery or dental medicine resulting from a course of education in dentistry. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are (1) United States and Canadian schools of dentistry listed by the Commission on Dental Accreditation(CODA), in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed.(2) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia as qualifying for full and unrestricted licensure provided the licensure requirements include a written examination measuring science achievement and a performance examination measuring clinical competence certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. ~AND~
- Completed, or you are currently completing, a residency program in general practice or specialty, or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients. ~AND~
- Currently hold, or will hold, a current, full and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Note: Dentists must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.
~ Experience in Endodontics, Prosthodontics, and Implants
