The Fargo VA Health Care System in Fargo, North Dakota is recruiting (1) full-time Staff Dentist - Community Care. The Staff Dentist - Community Care supports the oversight and coordination of Community Care dental services for the Fargo VA Medical Facility. The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. The Staff Dentist - Community Care should be proficient in all aspects of general dentistry, with the ability to perform selected specialty services as needed. This role requires expertise to evaluate comprehensive treatment plans and recommend the most appropriate course of care for our Veterans. Duties include: Maintain and uphold policies and procedures that direct and support the delivery of dental services. Continuously evaluate and enhance the effectiveness and quality of Community Care dental services. Oversee and maintain appropriate quality control programs. Provide orientation and ongoing education to all personnel involved in the Community Care dental program. Review, implement, and follow through on recommendations from Dental Chief, Fargo VA leadership, VISN 23, and Office of Dentistry committees and consultants. Maintain regular communication and collaboration with leadership, clinical staff, and administrative teams through scheduled meetings and reports, as assigned by the Dental Chief. Diagnose oral pathology and other dental conditions. Collaborate with community dentists to review, approve, or deny proposed treatment plans. 30 RFS must be entered daily to meet performance standards. Ensure all urgent dental care requests are entered on the same day they are received. Respond to PATS, White House, Congressional, and patient complaints within 48 hours. Demonstrate courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude toward patients, colleagues, and the public. Provides assistance to customers with questions or concerns, provides service recovery VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm. 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 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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