Staff Dentist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Fayetteville seeks a Staff Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care to veterans. You will document care in the patient’s electronic record, operate dental equipment, and participate in education of dental residents.

Safety, quality, and infection control are required, with a Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm schedule. Telework is not available, and EDRP eligibility applies per policy.

Responsibilities

• Enter accurate, complete, timely progress notes for each episode of care in the patient’s electronic record
• Proper use, maintenance, and calibration of specialized equipment used in the assessment and care of patients
• Adheres to safety, health, infection control standards, regulations and ergonomic practices
• Reports any unsafe conditions to supervisory officials
• Assist in orientation of new staff, and provide patient and family education, including informed consent which is documented
• Educate dental residents
• Maintains supplies, equipment and clinical areas to optimize safety and efficiency
• Participates in performance improvement activities, disaster preparedness, and administrative duties

Job description

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program(EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program(EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties

• Fayetteville is nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains - and is an outdoor paradise with hiking - golf - fishing - rafting - boating - and four distinct seasons


• Fayetteville is the home of the University of Arkansas "Razorbacks" which provides the community with a college atmosphere


• The area is home to several fortune 500 businesses such as Wal-Mart - Tyson Foods - and J


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• Hunt Trucking - who have been generous benefactors for the community and the arts


• In the neighboring community of Bentonville - Crystal Bridges Museum has been labeled as one the top 10 must see places in America


• Fayetteville has outstanding public schools - excellent parks and trail system and is ranked as 4th "best college sports town" and 8th for business and careers by Forbes Magazine


• Fayetteville is ranked as 7th best city in America to work - live and play by Kiplinger


• The cost of living is 90% of the national average with affordable housing available in all price ranges


• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package


• Major Duties/Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: The incumbent is responsible for entering accurate - complete - timely progress notes for each episode of care in the patient's electronic record


• Responsible for the proper use - maintenance - and calibration of specialized equipment used in the assessment and care of patients


• Adheres to safety - health - and infection control standards - regulations and work practices - as well as ergonomic standards


• He/she reports any unsafe conditions to supervisory and/or appropriate officials


• Assists in orientation of new staff - and will provide patient and family education - including informed consent which is documented according to corresponding VA policies


• The incumbent will assist with educating dental resident


• Maintains supplies - equipment and clinical areas to optimize safety and efficiency


• 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 - and other responsibilities assigned by the Chief - Dental Service


• Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm - Monday - Friday Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position


• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive


• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized