Summary

This position is located in the Fargo VA Health Care System in Fargo - North Dakota. This is an open continuous vacancy and candidates will be referred until filled.

Duties

• This position is located in the Dental Service which is aligned under the Surgical/Specialty Care Service Line
• RESPONSIBILITIES: Staff dentist is to provide restorative - endodontic - periodontal removable and fixed prosthodontic - including implant restorative - and minor oral surgery procedures
• The staff dentist is responsible for seeing patients in consultation in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Other duties include responding to patient telephone calls - informing patient of test/lab results - renewing medication prescriptions - giving telephone or e-mail advice to other providers - attending mandatory and suggested hospital meetings - training for and performing compensation and pension examination - and administrative duties as assigned
• On-call responsibilities are shared among the dentists
• The incumbent is responsible for entering accurate - complete - timely progress notes for each episode of care in the patient's electronic record
• This is accomplished by utilizing the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and Dental Record Manager Plus (DRM+)
• The incumbent is responsible for the proper use - maintenance - and calibration of specialized equipment used in the assessment and care of patients
• The incumbent adheres to safety - health - and infection control standards - regulations - and works practices - as well as ergonomic standards
• He/she reports any unsafe conditions to supervisory and/or appropriate officials
• The incumbent will assist in orientation of new staff - and will provide patient and family education - including informed consent utilizing iMed Consent
• The incumbent may assist with educating affiliated dental assistant and hygiene students
• The incumbent maintains supplies - equipment and clinical areas to optimize safety and efficiency
• The incumbent provides assessment - including on-unit assessment of CLC (Community Living Center) patients
• - Assesses patient to determine if additional treatment in dental clinic is necessary - Records dental assessment in the computerized patient record system (CPRS) to meet service line agreement requirements for CLC patients
• The incumbent 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 - attending mandatory and suggested hospital meetings - and other responsibilities assigned by the Chief - Dental Service
• STANDARD OF CARE: The staff dentist is to practice in accordance with VA guidelines
• Fargo Health Care System policies/procedures
• medical staff bylaws - rules and regulations
• and in accordance with current Joint Commission standards
• PRACTICE: The incumbent considers age of the patient when performing health care as it relates to functional capacity/limitations - ability to understand and follow directions - provide objective self assessment of past medical/dental condition and treatment appropriate to the overall treatment goals and plans
• The incumbent possesses knowledge of growth and development - can assess and interpret age-related data - and is able to communicate based on age related issues
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm.