Chief of Dental

Summary VA Bedford Healthcare is seeking a Chief for our Dental Service. The Chief - Dental Service provides overall leadership - clinical direction - and administrative oversight for the Dental Service - ensuring high-quality - Veteran-centered care - staff education and training - and efficient use of resources. The Chief plans - directs - coordinates - provides - and continuously improves dental health services responsive to Veteran needs and Medical Center goals. Duties The Dental Chief allocates up to 60% effort to direct patient care and 40% to administrative duties and the department is organizationally aligned as an independent Service Line under the Deputy Chief of StaffThe Chief is accountable to the VHA Bedford HCS Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) and collaborates with facility leadership to achieve strategic objectives Clinical duties (~60%) include: Oral and radiographic examinationsdiagnosis of pathological or irregular oral conditionsAdministration of local anesthesiaroutine and complex restorationsSimple extractions and routine surgical proceduresOther evaluations and procedures as approved by the VHA Bedford HCS Credentials and Privileging processAdministrative duties (~40%) include: Developing and implementing Dental Service policies - procedures - and performance improvement activitiesParticipating in strategic - operational - and programmatic planningsetting long- and short-term goalsEnsuring compliance with oversight and regulatory standards (e.g. - Joint Commission - OSHA - CAP - OIG)Overseeing resource allocation - staffing - equipment acquisition - and space managementEstablishing program monitors and outcome measuresusing data-driven quality assurance processesEnsuring timely completion of evaluations - including performance evaluations for supervised staff - and required documentation (Medical Center - VISN - VACO)Chairing/serving on committees - workgroups - and systems redesign projects as assigned by VAMC leadershipPreparing requests for funding and grant proposals as neededComplying with procurement and approving official responsibilities per VHA Handbook 1730.01 and applicable Federal/VA/local regulationsReports to the Deputy Chief of Staff - VHA Bedford HCSReceives broad guidance and is responsible for planning and executing assignments - directing the work of others - resolving conflicts - and developing methods and policy interpretations on own initiativeCompleted work is reviewed for soundness of overall approach and effectiveness in meeting requirementsSupervises dentists - dental hygienists - assistants - and clerical staffmanages performance plans - competency - continuing education - and personnel actionsMeets the needs of Veterans while supporting VA missionsconsistently communicates and treats Veterans - their representatives - visitors - and VA staff with courtesy - tact - and respectProvides consistent information according to established policyhandles conflicts constructivelyempowers staff to resolve issues at the lowest leveland encourages creativity in service improvementVA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageWork Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: As determined by the agency policyAd-hoc Only Virtual: This is not a virtual positionRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized