Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply

Duties

• The Endodontist Dental Officer serves as a practicing dentist who performs a full range of professional dental procedures within the scope of endodontics specialty
• Provides direction of dental staff - supports education of trainees and is responsible for dental clinic administration as indicated at their assigned location
• This position will require treating veterans at two VA Sites
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF DUTIES
• The General Dentistry dental officer shall be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including the ability to perform selected specialty services in Inpatient and outpatient settings
• Specifically - the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following: Make oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity
• Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions
• Administer local anesthesia
• Formulate suitable treatment plans based on the diagnosed dental condition
• Perform endodontic surgery to clean canals that contain calcium deposits - assist in making accurate diagnoses - and treat damaged root surfaces or surrounding bone
• Perform apicoectomies to treat persistent inflammation or infection occurring in the bony area around the end of the tooth
• Maintain teeth that have previously undergone root canal procedures
• Perform temporary restorations of teeth
• Place post and core on teeth - as indicated
• Perform other associated dental procedures consistent with the scope performed by endodontists in the community
• Enter accurate - complete - timely progress notes for each episode of care in the patient's electronic record
• Proper use - maintenance - and calibration of specialized equipment used in the assessment and care of patients
• Adhere 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
• Assist in orientation of new staff - and provide patient and family education - including informed consent which is documented
• according to corresponding VA policies
• Assist with educating trainees including dental residents - dental students - dental assistant and hygiene students
• Maintain supplies - equipment and clinical areas to optimize safety and efficiency
• Demonstrate knowledge and maintains standards in the use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME)
• Participate in performance improvement activities - disaster preparedness - administrative duties - and other responsibilities assigned by the Chief - Dental Service
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:45am - 4:15pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact mailto:VHAVISN04HREDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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