Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

VA Detroit; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon to join their team at the Sepulveda Dental Clinic. The role involves providing comprehensive OMS services, collaborating with colleagues, and overseeing dental assistants. Ideal candidates will be board certified or eligible and have completed an ADA-accredited DDS/DMD program with a minimum of 4 years in an Oral Surgery residency.

Benefits

Comprehensive federal employee packages

Participation in vaccination programs

Qualifications

• American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery certified or eligible.
• Minimum 4 years in ADA-accredited Oral Surgery program.
• State license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive OMS services including dentoalveolar surgery and complex extractions.
• Collaborate with dental and medical colleagues.
• Oversee dental assistants and develop training programs.

Skills

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Assessment and Diagnosis

IV Moderate Sedation

ACLS Certification

Education

DDS/DMD from an accredited school

Completion of ADA-accredited Oral Surgery residency

Job description

Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

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Job Details

Application deadline: Be among the first 25 applicants, 1 week ago.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be referred once every 15 days. The duty location is at Sepulveda Dental Clinic.

Qualifications

• American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery certified or eligible
• Completed an ADA-accredited DDS/DMD program
• Minimum 4 years in ADA-accredited Oral Surgery program
• State license required

Duties

Provide comprehensive OMS services including dentoalveolar surgery, complex extractions, treatment of orofacial infections, trauma, preprosthetic surgery, implant placement, diagnostic procedures, grafting, and management of complex patients. Proficient in assessment, diagnosis, treatment, post-care, IV moderate sedation, and ACLS certification. Collaborate with dental and medical colleagues, oversee dental assistants, and develop supervision and training programs.

Work Schedule

8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. No telework or flexible scheduling available.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen; non-citizens may be considered if no qualified citizens are available
• Background/security investigation required
• Pre-employment physical and drug screening
• Participation in vaccination programs

Qualifications & Education

Degree of DDS/DMD from an accredited school; licensure in a U.S. state; completion of or current enrollment in an oral surgery residency; Board eligibility or certification preferred.

Additional Information

Position in the Excepted Service; VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. Benefits include comprehensive federal employee packages. Pre-employment checks, veteran preference, and foreign education evaluations are required.