The Amarillo VA Health Care System, Amarillo, TX is actively recruiting for a full-time Dentist to serve as staff dentist of Dental Service for the Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Lubbock, TX. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) The Dentist will provide direct dental care to qualified patients in an outpatient setting and serve as consultant to other healthcare providers in accordance with VHA Office of Dentistry Standard of Care. Must have experience in interpretation of dental radiographs, in delivery of diagnostic consultations, and in clinical dental treatment as outlined in their individual approved privileges but not limited to the following topics: Appropriate and Timely Management of Dental Infections: Prescribes appropriate antimicrobial treatment when clinically indicated. Performs dental extractions on site when clinically indicated Appropriate Management of Tooth Restoration: Diagnosing need for tooth restoration and performs said restoration successfully. Performing dental extractions on site should the tooth be unsalvageable Appropriately plans course of treatment that leads to overall dental health for the patient. Appropriate Planning and Performance in Regard to Dental Prosthetics: Diagnosing need for dental appliance. Obtaining proper impressions for dental appliance. Ensuring proper fit of dental appliance before delivery to patient. Appropriate Consultations: Ordering surgical consultations in a timely manner when clinically indicated. Incumbent maintains appropriate documentation to include but not limited to the following topics: Timeliness - all documentation must be completed by the incumbent themselves within 7 days from Date of Service. Each note meets Standard Criteria - must contain the basic elements for an accurate, complete, and billable dental note. Each note documents course that leads to overall dental health for the patient. All Staff Dentists are expected to adhere to VHA Code of Ethics, performs own duties as required, and Maintains Information Security Protocols as covered in N.E.0. Displays professionalism at all times: Performing own duties as required. Understanding and respecting duties and roles of others in the department. Responsive to needs of team members regarding time and information. Available at assigned duty station during duty hours for team members to consult. Adheres to HIPAA guidelines in both written and verbal communication. Perform only those privileges for which approval has been granted by the Medical Center Director prospectively and in writing:. Maintains own professional qualifications, participates in customer service training, computer training, and attends mandated medical center training activities as required. May be assigned administrative or managerial responsibilities through participation in clinical, educational and administrative committees, task groups, or special projects. Supervise residents will provide education, training, mentoring, and supervision to students and residents. Specialized training in a particular specialty may be assigned section chief responsibilities for the subspecialty and may function as the primary clinician or subject matter expert responsible for formulating policy, procedures, education, and training affecting the daily clinical operations of the subspecialty. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday (7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) Friday 7:00 a.m.-03:30 p.m.); alternating Fridays off. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Position is not eligible for telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized 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. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

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