VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) is searching for a Chief, Dental Service. Responsible to the Facility Director for administration of all aspects of the dental program. The best qualified applicant would have examples of outstanding leadership and management skills and demonstrate effectiveness coordinating and managing interdisciplinary collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders to optimize care of patients. This position reports to the Deputy Chief of Staff.
Summary
VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) is searching for a Chief, Dental Service. Responsible to the Facility Director for administration of all aspects of the dental program. The best qualified applicant would have examples of outstanding leadership and management skills and demonstrate effectiveness coordinating and managing interdisciplinary collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders to optimize care of patients. This position reports to the Deputy Chief of Staff.
1. The Chief, Dental Service is responsible for developing local policies and procedures related to matters internal to the Dental Service. To include, but not limited to: a) standards for documentation and coding of dental procedures, b) standards regarding scheduling of patients and utilization of tools such as Electronic Waiting Lists, c) policies pertaining to Reusable Medical Equipment, etc.
2. Compliance with VHA and facility credentialing and privileging processes, to include working in coordination with the medical center Professional Standards Board to conduct a meaningful program of Professional Practice Evaluations.
3. Ensure appropriate response to congressional inquiries, compliance with standards of the VA Inspector General, TJC, and other survey bodies, and compliance with relevant VHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and TJC safety and environment of care standards.
4. Serve as the local liaison to dental professional organizations, other government agencies, and non-VA service providers, as well as other departments within the facility. All professional communications regarding the Dental Program are conducted through the Chief, Dental Service. Participate in the development and review of relevant sharing agreements, service agreements and inter-facility agreements. Manage affiliation and residency programs, in collaboration with the facility Designated Education Officer (DEO).
5. Responsible for fiscal and budgetary planning and complying with standards regarding contracting and procurement of equipment, supplies, and Non-VA Dental Care. Manage quality to include performance measures, monitors, and indicators as applicable to dentistry. Enforce personnel policies, ethical standards, and performance standards. Regularly inform medical facility leadership of the needs and problems of the Dental Service, as well as provide recommendations to remediate such needs and problems.
6. Administer the Outpatient Non-VA Dental Care Program in cooperation with the local business office. Working with VISN Lead Dentist to assure that national and VISN policy is implemented at the facility level.
7. Ensure that all providers provide care on the basis of the patient's dental classification, and develop for each episode of care a clearly defined and documented treatment plan, consistent with the appropriate scope of care for that patient's classification.
United States Citizenship Required; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Designated and/or random drug testing required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Subject to a background/security investigation
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Must pass pre-employment physical examination
Basic Life Support (BLS) is required for all physician/dentist staff
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
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 Council on Dental Education, American Dental Association, in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed; OR (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.
Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
Completion of one postgraduate year of hospital training in the form of an approved residency program (general practice or specialty), or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients.
Physical requirements outlined below.
Preferred Experience: Ideal candidate would have served in a leadership capacity, have knowledge of government health care, and experience treating patients who have served in the military and the associated stressor's that are inherent with multiple extended deployments (e.g. anxiety, post-traumatic stress, substance abuse, traumatic brain injury, and increased suicide rates).
Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
Physical Requirements: A pre-placement physical examination will be completed prior to appointment to determine the physical and mental fitness of candidates. The examination will be concerned with the mental and physical ability of the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the proposed assignment and will include requisite laboratory and other screening as required by Federal regulatory agencies. Physician applicants must have the mental and physical ability to perform core privileges required by the specialty position in addition to any specialty privileges requested. Physical demands of this position involve primarily walking, talking, use of telephone/computers, etc. Strenuous physical activity is not required although the incumbent is expected to withstand pressure and stress as part of their day-to-day activity.
Reasonable Accommodations: This Agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, you must notify the agency. This decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Education
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional information
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits associated with a VA practice: VHA physician brochure.
BENEFITS:
26 days paid vacation (1 day accrued each pay period upon employment)
13 days sick leave (1/2 day accrued each pay period upon employment, no cap)
10 paid Federal holidays
Competitive Salary
Malpractice protection with tail coverage covered by the Federal government
Annual Physician Performance Pay
Market Pay reviewed biennially for possible increase
CME- 1 week paid authorized absence to attend and after 1 year of employment $1,000 per year stipend toward CME if BC
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, CV, and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
"OPEN UNTIL FILLED" with an initial cut-off/referral of applicants on 6/21/2019. Additional applicants will be referred as requested by the Selecting Official.
~Applicants who applied to previous advertisement for this job opportunity (CBEC-10167631-18-CDK) are not required to re-apply~
You may express your interest or obtain additional information about the position by emailing your CV to the VANCHCS Physician & Dentist Recruiter: Crystal.Keeler@va.gov. You may also contact Ms. Keeler at (916) 843-9256.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers, and trainees who work at these facilities. HCPs that are unable to receive or otherwise decline a flu shot will be expected to wear a face mask throughout the influenza season.
VA Northern California Health Care System
10535 Hospital Way
Mather, CA 95655
US
Next steps
Once your application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive an application package (including all required documents), we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral to the hiring manager is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
"OPEN UNTIL FILLED" with an initial cut-off/referral of applicants on 6/21/2019. Additional applicants will be referred as requested by the Selecting Official.
~Applicants who applied to previous advertisement for this job opportunity (CBEC-10167631-18-CDK) are not required to re-apply~
You may express your interest or obtain additional information about the position by emailing your CV to the VANCHCS Physician & Dentist Recruiter: Crystal.Keeler@va.gov. You may also contact Ms. Keeler at (916) 843-9256.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers, and trainees who work at these facilities. HCPs that are unable to receive or otherwise decline a flu shot will be expected to wear a face mask throughout the influenza season.
VA Northern California Health Care System
10535 Hospital Way
Mather, CA 95655
US
Next steps
Once your application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive an application package (including all required documents), we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral to the hiring manager is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
