340B Health
Dentist-Oral Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgeon
340B Health, Decatur, Georgia, United States, 30089
Summary
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. The Oral Maxillofacial Surgery dental officer serves as a practicing dentist who performs a full range of professional dental procedures in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective - restorative or preventive measures.
Duties
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dentist provides quality patient care in collaboration with other health care professionals
The incumbent will perform specific duties within his/her approved scope of practice
The Dentist should be proficient in all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and limited general dentistry procedures
Other duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Conducting oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity and its adjacent tissue and structures
Diagnosing pathological or irregular oral conditions
Ordering and interpreting diagnostic measures - such as radiographic images - other imaging - models etc
Completing dento-alveolar surgery - including simple surgical and complex exodontia - pre-prosthetic surgery - bone grafting - sinus and ridge augmentation - vestibuloplasty and implant placement procedures
Arranging for patient consultation - work-up - admission - medical/dental specialty and inter-disciplinary care - completion of surgical procedures - and providing post-operative and follow-up care of patients with illnesses - injuries - and disorders of both the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions
Completing oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures including but not limited to treatment of facial traumatic injuries/facial fractures
treatment of pathological conditions such as benign cysts/tumors - orthognathic surgery - biopsy procedures and Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) surgery
Adhering to safety - health - and infection control standards - and demonstrating knowledge in the use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME)
Other related duties as assigned Leadership Serves as Program Manager of the oral surgery section in the dental department
Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for complicated care in the community Oral & Maxillofacial treatment plans
Consults with Prosthetics - OR - Sterile Processing Service (SPS) - Health Technology Management (HTM) and Pharmacy regarding the needs of the oral surgery section
Assists in Joint Commission and other survey readiness
Assists in ensuring that the National Patient Safety Goals are met
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday - 7:00am-4:30pm (subject to change based on agency needs) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized EDRP: Not authorized
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Duties
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dentist provides quality patient care in collaboration with other health care professionals
The incumbent will perform specific duties within his/her approved scope of practice
The Dentist should be proficient in all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and limited general dentistry procedures
Other duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Conducting oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity and its adjacent tissue and structures
Diagnosing pathological or irregular oral conditions
Ordering and interpreting diagnostic measures - such as radiographic images - other imaging - models etc
Completing dento-alveolar surgery - including simple surgical and complex exodontia - pre-prosthetic surgery - bone grafting - sinus and ridge augmentation - vestibuloplasty and implant placement procedures
Arranging for patient consultation - work-up - admission - medical/dental specialty and inter-disciplinary care - completion of surgical procedures - and providing post-operative and follow-up care of patients with illnesses - injuries - and disorders of both the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions
Completing oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures including but not limited to treatment of facial traumatic injuries/facial fractures
treatment of pathological conditions such as benign cysts/tumors - orthognathic surgery - biopsy procedures and Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) surgery
Adhering to safety - health - and infection control standards - and demonstrating knowledge in the use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME)
Other related duties as assigned Leadership Serves as Program Manager of the oral surgery section in the dental department
Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for complicated care in the community Oral & Maxillofacial treatment plans
Consults with Prosthetics - OR - Sterile Processing Service (SPS) - Health Technology Management (HTM) and Pharmacy regarding the needs of the oral surgery section
Assists in Joint Commission and other survey readiness
Assists in ensuring that the National Patient Safety Goals are met
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday - 7:00am-4:30pm (subject to change based on agency needs) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized EDRP: Not authorized
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