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Physician (Chief of Dental Service)
2 months ago
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 VHA, VISN, Medical Center and Dental Service Handbooks, Directives, Policies and Procedures. The Chief, Dental Service shall be knowledgeable of all disciplines of clinical dentistry as listed below. The Chief should also possess the expertise and competency to perform their specific scope of practice defined through the medical center credentialing and privileging process.
Clinical Dentistry is the practice of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, injuries, and malformations of the teeth, jaws, and human oral cavity and its adjacent tissues and structures. It is comprised of the following disciplines.
1. Oral Surgery
2. Prosthodontics
3. Periodontics
4. Endodontics
5. Orthodontics
C. ADMINISTRATIVE SCOPE OF DUTIES
1. Is knowledgeable of, and 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.
2. Is knowledgeable of regulatory requirements for VA dental residencies with an emphasis upon Resident Supervision.
3. Is knowledgeable and capable for responding to Congressional inquiries regarding issues germane to the Dental Service.
4. Is knowledgeable and in compliance with accreditation standards, including IG, Joint Commission, and other applicable survey/oversight entities.
5. Is knowledgeable and in compliance with Safety and Environment of Care (EOC) standards and programs including the following:
a. MSDS Requirements
b. The Joint Commission EOC Standards
c. Disposal of Hazardous Wastes
d. Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) Program
e. Facility Emergency Preparedness Plan
f. Infection Control Guidelines for Dentistry including management of RME.
6. Has a working understanding and knowledge of available reports and data sources available through VistA, VCCS, DSS and other VHA data sources to facilitate management of the Dental Service.
7. Responsible for the fiscal oversight of the Dental Service.
a. Prepares and annual gap analysis to assess demand versus capacity.
b. Projects Dental Service workforce levels to meet current and future dental demand.
c. Assesses equipment and space needs for the Dental Service.
d. Collaborates with DSS to ensure appropriate labor mapping of all Dental Service staff.
e. Manages overtime in compliance with facility policy.
f. Manages the Dental Fee Base Program in compliance with applicable VHA and local policies.
g. Has knowledge of and utilizes system redesign principles to promote organization improvement, optimize overall Service efficiency and effectiveness.
8. Develops performance metrics for all provider classification to drive performance and to direct desired behavior.
9. Is in compliance with VHA Scheduling Directives to enhance the management of access.
10. Is actively engaged in facility Quality Improvement activities, including compliance with the VA credentialing/privileging process and ensuring that an active Peer Review process is in place for Dental Service providers.
11. Actively engaged in Service Recovering and have knowledge of SHEP and other patient satisfaction data sources. Uses customer service data for service improvement.
12. Operates a sound personnel performance management system in compliance with the Union Master Agreement and HR policies including VHA labor relations policies. Responsible for, have knowledge of and/or ensuring that the following are current.
a. Familiar will VA Position Descriptions or Functional Statements and Applicable competency documents for all applicable dental staf
classifications
b. Performance Appraisal System including performance plans, performance target goals, rating system and awards program.
c. Grievance and arbitration procedures, Master Agreement, Disciplinary action process.
13. Is knowledgeable/compliant with conflict of interest and ethics policies related to business practices/associations including contracting and procurement regulations.
14. Is able to travel on a regular basis to all locations through-out the state of Montana to oversee the different dental clinics
D. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS. Dentists are licensed independent practitioners that practice based on their specific approved privileges and guidance derived from VHA, Medical Center and Service Directives/Memorandums. The dentist assigned as the Chief of Service is supervised by the Chief of Staff.
F. CUSTOMER SERVICE.
1. Demonstrates courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude toward all stakeholders.
