About this opportunity
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs lists this Dentist (Regular Ft) opportunity in saginaw, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
Duties include but are not limited to: Functions under the general direction of the Chief - Dental Service
The Staff Dentist independently examines - diagnoses - and treats the commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems - requiring opinion or intervention - in the outpatient and inpatient settings - including emergent evaluations
Occasionally - he/she independently treats patients having dental health problems of greater than usual difficulty
Obtains patient's history - records oral conditions and patient's complaints - and records progress
In accordance with specific instruction - performs record keeping - records patient's medical and dental history and use of medications - prepares and records patient’s treatment plans
Performing oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity - and diagnosis of pathological or irregular conditions
Treating oral mucosal and gingival infections
Administering local anesthesia
Performing single and relatively uncomplicated multiple extractions of teeth
To the extent of ability and experience - the staff dentist may perform difficult oral surgery such as extraction of an impacted tooth or perform alveolectomy in connection with fitting of a denture or other appliance
Participates in Dental Service Staff meetings and Process Improvement activities
Assist and management of community care treatment reviews and authorizations
Work Schedule: Tour is 4 days per week - 730am - 6pm
Day off to be determined with candidate
Compressed/Flexible: Compressed 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 the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Worksite address
saginaw, MI, 48607, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.