Academy of General Dentistry
Summary
The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. This is an open continuous vacancy and candidates will be referred until filled. Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay)
Duties
GENERAL DESCRIPTION This position is located in the Dental Service which is aligned under the Surgical/Specialty Care Service Line
RESPONSIBILITIES 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
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
STANDARD OF CARE: The staff dentist is to practice in accordance with VA guidelines
Fargo Health Care System policies/procedures
medical staff bylaws - rules and regulations
and in accordance with current Joint Commission standards
PRACTICE The incumbent considers age of the patient when performing health care as it relates to functional capacity/limitations - ability to understand and follow directions - provide objective self assessment of past medical/dental condition and treatment appropriate to the overall treatment goals and plans
The incumbent possesses knowledge of growth and development - can assess and interpret age-related data - and is able to communicate based on age related issues
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The incumbent reports to the Chief - Dental Service VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
Work Schedule: 0730 - 1600
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Duties
GENERAL DESCRIPTION This position is located in the Dental Service which is aligned under the Surgical/Specialty Care Service Line
RESPONSIBILITIES 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
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
STANDARD OF CARE: The staff dentist is to practice in accordance with VA guidelines
Fargo Health Care System policies/procedures
medical staff bylaws - rules and regulations
and in accordance with current Joint Commission standards
PRACTICE The incumbent considers age of the patient when performing health care as it relates to functional capacity/limitations - ability to understand and follow directions - provide objective self assessment of past medical/dental condition and treatment appropriate to the overall treatment goals and plans
The incumbent possesses knowledge of growth and development - can assess and interpret age-related data - and is able to communicate based on age related issues
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The incumbent reports to the Chief - Dental Service VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
Work Schedule: 0730 - 1600
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