Dentist - General Duty

Job Title

Job Description

Duties:

1. Make oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity

2. Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions

3. Administer local anesthesia

4. Perform routine and complex restorations of teeth

5. Perform simple and complex extractions of teeth

6. Perform alveoplasty and other routine surgical procedures

7. Perform prosthetic dentistry to include immediate dentures, full dentures, partial dentures, crowns, and fixed bridgework.

8. Perform routine endodontic procedures on single and multi-canal teeth

9. Perform routine and surgical periodontal procedures

10. Provides collaboration with dental staff assigned to their clinic location

11. Responsible for clinic administration in compliance with VHA, Medical Center, and Dental Service Directives, Policies, and Procedures

12. Assists supervisor in everyday activities and requirements of the dental service

13. Has the ability to use Vista Applications when appropriate

Work Schedule:

4 days per week; 10 hour shifts Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 5:30PM; actual days worked depends upon needs of the clinic.

Compressed/Flexible:
Yes

Contract Buy Out Program:
This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years). For additional information and eligibility requirements, contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at vacontractbuyoutprog.