The American Dental Hygienists' Association
Summary This is an Open Continuous Announcement. Application in USA Staffing will be qualified based on the resume submitted and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager every 2 weeks until the announcement is closed - cancelled - or filled. This vacancy will be used to fill multiple positions.
Duties
This position is located in the Dental Service which is aligned under the Surgical/Specialty Care Service Line Staff dentist is to provide restorative - endodontic - periodontal removable and fixed prosthodontic - including implant restorative - and minor oral surgery procedures The staff dentist is responsible for seeing patients in consultation in both inpatient and outpatient settings Other duties include responding to patient telephone calls - informing patient of test/lab results - renewing medication prescriptions - giving telephone or e-mail advice to other providers - attending mandatory and suggested hospital meetings - training for and performing compensation and pension examination - and administrative duties as assigned On-call responsibilities are shared among the dentists The incumbent is responsible for entering accurate - complete - timely progress notes for each episode of care in the patient's electronic record This is accomplished by utilizing the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and Dental Record Manager Plus (DRM+) The incumbent is responsible for the proper use - maintenance - and calibration of specialized equipment used in the assessment and care of patients The incumbent adheres to safety - health - and infection control standards - regulations - and works practices - as well as ergonomic standards He/she reports any unsafe conditions to supervisory and/or appropriate officials The incumbent will assist in orientation of new staff - and will provide patient and family education - including informed consent utilizing iMed Consent The incumbent may assist with educating affiliated dental assistant and hygiene students The incumbent maintains supplies - equipment and clinical areas to optimize safety and efficiency The incumbent provides assessment - including on-unit assessment of CLC (Community Living Center) patients - Assesses patient to determine if additional treatment in dental clinic is necessary - Records dental assessment in the computerized patient record system (CPRS) to meet service line agreement requirements for CLC patients VA Health Care System Fargo - North Dakota The incumbent demonstrates knowledge and maintains standards in the use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) The staff dentist is expected to participate in performance improvement activities - disaster preparedness - administrative duties - attending mandatory and suggested hospital meetings - and other responsibilities assigned by the Chief - Dental Service VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 0800-1630
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This position is located in the Dental Service which is aligned under the Surgical/Specialty Care Service Line Staff dentist is to provide restorative - endodontic - periodontal removable and fixed prosthodontic - including implant restorative - and minor oral surgery procedures The staff dentist is responsible for seeing patients in consultation in both inpatient and outpatient settings Other duties include responding to patient telephone calls - informing patient of test/lab results - renewing medication prescriptions - giving telephone or e-mail advice to other providers - attending mandatory and suggested hospital meetings - training for and performing compensation and pension examination - and administrative duties as assigned On-call responsibilities are shared among the dentists The incumbent is responsible for entering accurate - complete - timely progress notes for each episode of care in the patient's electronic record This is accomplished by utilizing the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and Dental Record Manager Plus (DRM+) The incumbent is responsible for the proper use - maintenance - and calibration of specialized equipment used in the assessment and care of patients The incumbent adheres to safety - health - and infection control standards - regulations - and works practices - as well as ergonomic standards He/she reports any unsafe conditions to supervisory and/or appropriate officials The incumbent will assist in orientation of new staff - and will provide patient and family education - including informed consent utilizing iMed Consent The incumbent may assist with educating affiliated dental assistant and hygiene students The incumbent maintains supplies - equipment and clinical areas to optimize safety and efficiency The incumbent provides assessment - including on-unit assessment of CLC (Community Living Center) patients - Assesses patient to determine if additional treatment in dental clinic is necessary - Records dental assessment in the computerized patient record system (CPRS) to meet service line agreement requirements for CLC patients VA Health Care System Fargo - North Dakota The incumbent demonstrates knowledge and maintains standards in the use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) The staff dentist is expected to participate in performance improvement activities - disaster preparedness - administrative duties - attending mandatory and suggested hospital meetings - and other responsibilities assigned by the Chief - Dental Service VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 0800-1630
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