Dentist

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.

• Located in the Rogue Valley
  - White City allows easy access to Metro-area of Medford while remaining engrossed with nature
• White City is an unincorporated community in Jackson County
  - Oregon - in the Rogue Valley
• It is about nine miles north of Medford and 34 miles north of the California border
• Enjoy the scenic drives to either Crater Lake
  - Oregon's only National Park - and to the mountain resort Lake of the Woods
• Take a family-friendly hike to a waterfall or ride the only section of the Pacific Crest Trail that's open to mountain bikers
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• The VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics (SORCC) Staff Dentist serves as a practicing dentist who performs a full range of professional dental procedures in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard - corrective - restorative - or preventive measures
• This position reports to the Service Chief
  - Dental - and works with other staff - including dentists - hygienists - and assistants - in a positive and collaborative work setting with the goal of providing excellent dental care to Veterans
• Duties include but not limited to:
  Evaluations - prophylaxis - radiographs - dental health education - fluoride treatments - sealants - composite and amalgam restorations - crowns - extractions - some endodontic and simple periodontal procedures
• Provides clinical guidance including patient treatment - four-handed dentistry - infection control - OSHA guidelines - x-rays - and oral health education - knowledge and application of HIPAA/security regulations - and in compliance with VHA policy
• Meets with patients to discuss and treat dental concerns - performs regular cleanings and other preventative procedures - and establishes a plan for better dental hygiene
• Performs dental procedures - such as extractions - root canals - and fills cavities
• Corrects bite issues and overcrowding
• Applies helpful agents to teeth - such as sealants or whiteners
• Prescribes medications for dental problems - such as pain medications or antibiotics
• Gives clients sedatives or anesthesia prior to administering treatments
• Orders diagnostic measures - such as x-rays - models - etc
• Uses tools - such as drills - probes - brushes - or mirrors - to examine and treat teeth and mouth
• Keeps records relating to the oral health of patients and the treatments given to them
• Manages and communicates with other staff members to provide care to patients
• Adherence to applicable VHA - VISN
  - Medical Center - and Dental Service Handbooks
  - Directives
  - Policies - and Procedures as directed
• Follows established performance metrics as indicated by Dental leadership to ensure quality is inherent in clinical practice and timeliness of care
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday - 8:00 am-4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible:
  May be authorized 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
• Contact V20
  
  Compensation Team and VHA.ELRSProgram
  
  Support for questions/assistance
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