Summary

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be referred once every 15 days. The duty location for the Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon is at Sepulveda Dental Clinic. The Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon: will be American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery board certified or board eligible must have completed an American Dental Association (ADA) accredited DDS/DMD must have a minimum 4 years of ADA accredited program in Oral Surgery hold a state license

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Duties: The individual will be experienced and competent in all phases of OMS including but not limited to dentoalveolar surgery and complex dental extractions - treatment of orofacial infections - treatment of orofacial trauma - preprosthetic surgery - placement of osseointegrated implants - diagnostic procedures consistent with the practice of OMS - surgical treatment of oral and maxillofacial pathosis - and grafting procedures including harvesting of graft material consistent with the practice of OMS
• The individual must be proficient in assessment - diagnosis - treatment and post-treatment care in all the above areas
• They must be trained and competent in providing IV moderate sedation and be certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• They must be able to manage medically complex patients - including inpatients - and to perform a history and physical
• The individual must be proficient in assessment - diagnosis - treatment and post treatment care in all the above areas
• The individual must be able to work collegially with other dentists and physicians - and should possess the skills - both interpersonal and professional - to work with residents in OMS - other dental specialties and General Practice Dental Residents
• Assignment includes advanced understanding and use of the computerized record system
• Oversees of and assigns duties to the Dental Assistants assigned to the OMS
• Develop and supervise a rotation program of University affiliate students - residents and VA Dental Residents with the objective to improve the efficiency of operations and allowing each Resident to have a fair opportunity for professional advancement
• Evaluates employee's performance and provide to the first line supervisor of the Dental Assistants
• Notifies the Supervisory Dental Assistant of Dental Assistants whose performance is marginal or unsatisfactory Work Schedule: 8 am to 4:30 - Monday to Friday Compressed/Flexible: Not available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized