Supervisory Dentist
Responsible for overall assessment, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of all components of the dental program. Establishes and implements policies, program plans and organizational structures to meet the needs of the program and evaluates the program to assure the program keeps pace with changes in healthcare. Maintains CMS and other regulatory compliance. Determines staffing needs to meet the clinical and prevention needs for the oral halt of the community. Responsible and accountable for maintaining a significant budget that includes dental and support personnel, equipment, supplies, travel, training, deferred services, grants, etc. Evaluates and directs all aspects of business office functions through subordinates supervisors including procedures coding and billing to maximize collection rates for the dental program. Performs a full range of professional duties in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases and dental health problems requiring standard corrective, restorative and/or preventive measures. Performs dental services of scope, quality and quantity consistent with the IHS, the service unit and dental program policies. Directs personal and/or through subordinate supervisor all professional, technical support, business office and secretarial staff. Conduct regular staff meetings with subordinates supervisors and staff to discuss work requirements, workflow, system processes, personnel issues, equipment needs, etc Formulates and issues verbal and/or written instructions and procedures for non-routine and complex assignments, new or charged program functions or processes. Reviews, modifies, approves or rejects changes in function, procedures, personnel assignments and other matters proposed by subordinate supervisors. To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
Education:
Applicants must have a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from a school approved by the American Dental Association (ADA) or the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Licensure:
Applicants must have passed the National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE) which are developed and administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) and possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. (A copy of your current licensure must be submitted) In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM
Qualifications:
GS-13:
Candidates must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level -OR- applicants must complete a 3-year residency program in dentistry, oral health, craniofacial sciences, or a related medical science. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service or obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:
Making radiographic examinations of the oral cavity, diagnosing pathological or irregular conditions, administering local anesthesia, performing simple and complex restoration of cavities, and performing single and relatively uncomplicated multiple extractions of teeth. Experience should also include performing administrative tasks such as assessing, planning, developing, implementing and evaluating resources for dental services and performing other requirements of the position. The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements:
Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Education:
Applicants must have a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from a school approved by the American Dental Association (ADA) or the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Licensure:
Applicants must have passed the National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE) which are developed and administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) and possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. (A copy of your current licensure must be submitted) In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM
Qualifications:
GS-13:
Candidates must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level -OR- applicants must complete a 3-year residency program in dentistry, oral health, craniofacial sciences, or a related medical science. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service or obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:
Making radiographic examinations of the oral cavity, diagnosing pathological or irregular conditions, administering local anesthesia, performing simple and complex restoration of cavities, and performing single and relatively uncomplicated multiple extractions of teeth. Experience should also include performing administrative tasks such as assessing, planning, developing, implementing and evaluating resources for dental services and performing other requirements of the position. The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements:
Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
- Department:
0680 Dental Officer - Salary Range:
$110,000 to $234,000 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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