Dentist (Chief of Dental Service)

1 month ago


Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Veterans Health Administration Full time
CLINICAL SCOPE OF DUTIES. The Chief, Dental Service shall be knowledgeable of all disciplines of clinical dentistry as listed below.

A Dental Chief must have knowledge in dentistry to provide clinical guidance including patient treatment, four-handed dentistry, infection control, OSHA guidelines, digital dental radiology including 3D imaging, and oral health education.

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.

Oral Surgery is the dental discipline that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of oral conditions requiring surgical interventions including uncomplicated removal of teeth, recontouring of the alveolus, and other routine hard and soft tissue oral surgical procedures.

Prosthodontics is the dental discipline of making artificial replacements for missing parts of the mouth and jaw.

Periodontics is the dental discipline that deals with diseases of the supporting and investing structures of the teeth including the gums, cementum, periodontal membranes and alveolar bone.

Endodontics is the dental discipline concerned with diseases of the pulp.
Orthodontics is the dental discipline dealing with irregular alignment/relationship of the teeth/jaw and their correction.

ADMINISTRATIVE SCOPE OF DUTIES
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.
Is knowledgeable of regulatory requirements for VA dental residencies with an emphasis upon Resident Supervision.
Is knowledgeable and capable for responding to Congressional inquiries regarding issues germane to the Dental Service.
Is knowledgeable and in compliance with accreditation standards, including IG, Joint Commission, and other applicable survey/oversight entities.
Is knowledgeable and in compliance with Safety and Environment of Care (EOC) standards and programs including the following:

SOS Requirements
The Joint Commission EOC Standards
Disposal of Hazardous Wastes
GEMS Program
Facility Emergency Preparedness Plan
Infection Control Guidelines for Dentistry including management of RME.


Has a working understanding and knowledge of available reports and data sources available through VistA, VCCS, MCA and other VHA data sources to facilitate management of the Dental Service.

Responsible for the fiscal oversight of the Dental Service.

Prepares and annual gap analysis to assess demand versus capacity.
Projects Dental Service workforce levels to meet current and future dental demand.
Assesses equipment and space needs for the Dental Service.

Prepares the Service annual budget and management briefing incorporating the gap analysis, workforce projections including contracts if applicable and equipment/space needs.

Collaborates with MCA to ensure appropriate labor mapping of all Dental Service staff.
Manages overtime in compliance with facility policy.
Manages the Dental Care in the Community Program in compliance with applicable VHA and local policies.
Has knowledge of and utilizes system redesign principles to promote organization improvement, optimize overall Service efficiency and effectiveness.

Develops performance metrics for all provider classification to drive performance and to direct desired behavior.

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
The position will provide leadership and direction for the Dental Service staff.

Must possess a high level of clinical knowledge that provides the ability to manage the programs, specifically with regard to customer satisfaction, quality of services provided, and efficiency of service delivery.

VA offers a comprehensive
total rewards package
.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm, Occasional Saturday

Telework

:

Ad-Hoc

Virtual
:

This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives
:

Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
:

Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report:

Required

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