Summary

PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain on file through 12/31/2026. The first cut-off date is 5/15/2026 . Eligible applicants will then be referred every 2 weeks until position is filled. Applications will only be accepted from all U.S. Citizens

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen
• Education: 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: United States and Canadian schools of dentistry listed by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) - in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed
• 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 certification - and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate - if claimed by the applicant
• Licensure and Registration: Currently hold - or will hold - a current - full - and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
• Note: Dentists must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active - current licensure
• English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
• Preferred Experience: Board Certified Dentist with experience as a Clinical Service Director or Clinical Service Chief leading a variety of dental health care professionals and allied staff including but not limited to
• dentists - dental assistants - and administrative staff
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
• This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
• This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs. - carrying objects up to 15 lbs. - frequent reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - hands and legs - use of cranes and motor vehicles - walking - and standing up to 8 hours - bending and climbing and able to hear whisper
• The incumbent must be physically - emotionally - and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.

Duties

• The Chief - Dental Service shall be knowledgeable of all disciplines of clinical dentistry - provides quality patient care in collaboration with other health care professionals
• The Dentist Service Chief should also possess the expertise and competency to perform their specific scope of practice defined through the medical center credentialing and privileging process
• Other duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Clinical Dentistry - practice of prevention - diagnosis - and treatment of diseases - injuries - and malformations of the teeth - jaws - and human oral cavities and its adjacent tissues and structures
• It is comprised of the following disciplines: Oral Surgery - 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 - Dental discipline of making artificial replacements for missing parts of the mouth and jaw
• Periodontics - 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 - Dental discipline concerned with diseases of the pulp
• Orthodontics - Dental discipline dealing with irregular alignment/relationship of the teeth/jaw and their correction
• Administrative Duties: Maintains Service compliance with VHA Handbooks and Directives - VISN Policies - Medical Center Memorandum and Service Policies and Procedures pertinent to dental clinic management
• Responds to Congressional inquiries regarding issues germane to the Dental Service Compliant with accreditation standards - including IG - Joint Commission - and other applicable survey/oversight entities
• Compliant with Safety and Environment of Care (EOC) standards and programs
• 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 DSS to ensure appropriate labor mapping of all Dental Service staff
• Manages overtime in compliance with facility policy
• Manages the Dental Fee Base Program in compliance with applicable VHA and local policies
• Utilizes system redesign principles to promote organizational improvement - integrate quality metrics to monitor and improve performance - as well as optimize overall Service efficiency and effectiveness VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor
• The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs)
• Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized