Staff Dentist

Job description

The Veterans Health Care Systems of the Ozarks is recruiting for a full-time Staff Dentist who is s responsible for seeing patients in consultation in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The incumbent will respond to patient telephone calls, informing patients of test/lab results, renewing medication prescriptions, giving telephone or e-mail advice to other providers, and administrative duties, as assigned. On-call responsibilities are shared among the dentists.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Dentist Basic Requirements

A degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery or dental medicine resulting from a course of education in dentistry. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are (1) United States and Canadian schools of dentistry listed by the Commission on Dental Accreditation(CODA), in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed.(2) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia as qualifying for full and unrestricted licensure provided the licensure requirements include a written examination measuring science achievement and a performance examination measuring clinical competence certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. ~AND~

Completed, or you are currently completing, a residency program in general practice or specialty, or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients. ~AND~

Currently hold, or will hold, a current, full and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Note: Dentists must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.

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Physical Requirements

Placement in this position is subject to meeting the physical requirements of this position. Pre-placement medical examination is required.

Functional Requirements

Light lifting, 15 pounds

Light carrying, under 15 pounds

Reaching above shoulder

Use of fingers

Both hands required

Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously

Near vision correctable at 13'"to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4

Specific visual requirement 20/50 ONE 20/100 OTHER

Hearing (aid may be permitted)

Specific hearing requirements, Ability to hear conversational voice

Mental and Emotional Stability

Ability to read printed material without strain (glasses permitted)

Environmental Factors

Dust

Fumes, smoke, or gases

Working around machinery with moving parts

Working closely with others

Protracted or irregular hours of work

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Worksite address

fayetteville, AR, 72702, US

Who can apply

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