Dentist - Chief of Dental

About the role

The Chief - Dental Service is the primary subject matter expert to the Jesse Brown VAMC facility leadership on all oral health care matters. The Chief - Dental Service is responsible for planning - organizing - leading - and controlling the operations of the dental service - as well as serving as a practicing dentist who performs a full range of professional dental procedures in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems.

Responsibilities

• Provides the administration of the Dental Service in compliance with applicable VHA - VISN - Medical Center and Dental Service Handbooks - Directives - Policies and Procedures
• Maintains Service compliance with a) VHA Handbooks and Directives - b) VISN Policies - c) Medical Center Memorandum and d) Service Policies and Procedures pertinent to dental clinic management
• Develops performance metrics for all provider classification to drive performance and to direct desired behavior
• Responsible for fiscal oversight of the Service
• Monitors compliance with the VHA national dental Quality Indicators (QI) that are published monthly
• Actively engaged in facility Quality Improvement activities - including compliance with the VA credentialing/privileging process and ensuring that an active Peer Review process (OPPE - FPPE) is in place for Dental Service providers
• Engaged in Service Recovering and have knowledge of patient satisfaction data sources
• Uses customer service data for service improvement
• Operates a sound personnel performance management system in compliance with the Union Master Agreement and HR policies including VHA labor relations policies

Schedule

Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm