Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking an experienced Dentist specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. This role includes comprehensive surgical responsibilities, patient management, and training responsibilities. Candidates must be board certified or eligible and must hold an ADA-accredited DDS/DMD. The position requires advanced competencies in various surgical areas and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package

Qualifications

• American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery certification or eligibility required.
• Minimum 4 years in an ADA-accredited Oral Surgery program.
• Valid state license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery including complex dental extractions and treatment of orofacial infections.
• Manage medically complex patients and perform comprehensive history and physical examinations.
• Supervise Dental Assistants and develop training programs for dental residents.

Skills

Competence in all phases of OMS

IV moderate sedation

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

Interpersonal and professional skills

Education

DDS/DMD from an ADA-accredited program

Board certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Job description

Summary

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be referred once every 15 days. The duty location for the Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon is at Sepulveda Dental Clinic. The Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon must be American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery board certified or eligible, have completed an ADA-accredited DDS/DMD program, possess a minimum of 4 years in an ADA-accredited Oral Surgery program, and hold a valid state license.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
• The individual will be experienced and competent in all phases of OMS, including but not limited to dentoalveolar surgery, complex dental extractions, treatment of orofacial infections, trauma, preprosthetic surgery, placement of osseointegrated implants, diagnostic procedures, surgical treatment of oral and maxillofacial pathosis, and grafting procedures.
• The individual must be proficient in assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment care in all the above areas.
• Must be trained and competent in providing IV moderate sedation and certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Must be able to manage medically complex patients, including inpatients, and perform comprehensive history and physical examinations.
• Proficiency in assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment care is required.
• Must be able to work collegially with other dentists and physicians, possessing interpersonal and professional skills to collaborate with residents in OMS, other dental specialties, and General Practice Dental Residents.
• Assignment includes advanced use of computerized record systems.
• Oversees and assigns duties to Dental Assistants assigned to the OMS.
• Develops and supervises a rotation program for university-affiliated students, residents, and VA Dental Residents to improve operational efficiency and professional development opportunities.
• Evaluates employee performance and reports findings to the first-line supervisor of the Dental Assistants.
• Notifies the Supervisory Dental Assistant of any Dental Assistants with marginal or unsatisfactory performance.
• Work Schedule: 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Compressed/Flexible schedule: Not available.
• Telework: Not available.
• Virtual position: Not virtual.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.