Department Of Veterans Affairs Bath , NY 14810
Posted 2 months ago
Summary
Nestled in the southern part of the Finger Lakes in Upstate New York, The Bath VA Medical Center is seeking a Dentist to function as the Associate Chief of Dental. This position will report directly to the Chief of Dental, and will be responsible for the day to day operations of the Dental Clinic in Bath, NY. The Bath VAMC is a level 3 complexity hospital that boasts a robust Primary and Specialty Care, Domiciliary, Community Living Center, and Acute Care hospital beds.
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Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
06/26/2024 to 09/30/2024
$200,000 - $225,000 per year
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Location
Bath, NY 1 vacancy
Remote job
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Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
0680 Dental Officer
Yes
Not Required
Yes
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
CBTE-12460156-24-MJK
797683300
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This job is open to
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
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Duties
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Duties Include:
Working with Dental Chief for planning, developing, coordinating, directing, and evaluating the clinical services of the Dental Service Line.
Performing wide-range and higher-level management functions through participation in planning and oversight boards, councils, and committees.
Responsible for helping to oversee Dental clinic operations. This responsibility includes supervision of Dental Staff members at the Bath VA Dental Clinic.
The incumbent collaborates with clinical and administrative operations and program/section managers to ensure integrated goals and priorities for Dental are established and met.
The incumbent also works closely with peers in other services and management to meet the needs of the System's recognized internal and external customer groups.
Ensures that department expenditures are within allocated budget and ensures that department supplies, equipment, etc., are ordered and purchased.
Ensures that the department adheres to accreditation requirements. Ensures that staff maintains licensure.
Under the direction of the Dental Chief, assigns work to subordinates, approves leave, prepares performance plans, administers discipline, resolves grievances and complaints, and provides training and awards.
Initiates Human Resources actions for vacant positions, interviews and selects candidates alongside the Dental Chief.
Perform managerial duties including assisting with determining staffing needs, creating position descriptions, job assessments and provision of training.
Maintain an equal opportunity work environment to foster recognition and respect of individual differences among an inclusive and diverse workforce, and adherence to equal employment practices, directives, and policies.
Provide professional guidance to dental hygienists and dental laboratory technicians.
Provide mentorship to dental team, residents, and students.
Practice in accordance with accepted professional standards, organizational values, and with a commitment to excellent customer service.
Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday
Compressed/Flexible:
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
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@va.gov.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
Qualifications
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
Preferred Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience supervising staff that includes Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants and Dental Lab Technicians.
References: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-3 Dentist Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
Physical Requirements: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5019. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
Education
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Additional information
During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
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