Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties

• The incumbent assigned to this position will be an instrumental part of the VA Bedford Health Care System Dental Service and be expected to perform at a performance level
• Examines - diagnoses - and treats diseases of investing hard and soft tissues of teeth
• Examines patients and interprets radiographs to assist in determining extent of tissue breakdown
• Evaluates findings and conducts treatment
• Corrects defects of occlusion
• Prescribes and administers medications in treatment of diseases and infection of the oral cavity
• Instructs patients in oral hygiene and dental preventive measures
• Provides consultation services
• Delivers prosthodontic dental treatment and supports oral health programs
• Serves as a consultant to other dentists - dental hygienists - residents - and technical assistants involved in treating diseases of investing tissues
• Instructs dental providers and technical assistants in preventive dental protocols and techniques
• Make oral and radiographic examinations of the oral cavity - Diagnose pathological or irregular oral conditions and Administer local anesthesia
• Perform routine and complex restoration of teeth - Perform simple extractions of teeth and Perform routine simple surgical procedures
• Perform prosthetic dentistry to include immediate dentures - full dentures - partial dentures - crowns - Implants and fixed bridge work
• Perform endodontic procedures on single and multi-canal teeth within the scope of a Prosthodontist
• Perform routine and surgical procedures within the scope of a Prosthodontist
• Demonstrates proper infection control procedures and Completes annual mandatory Infection Control Training
• Relationships with management - co-workers - patients - and the general public are consistently courteous - respectful - and cooperative in nature
• Employee will display a cooperative attitude and will effectively work together to implement the organization's mission and goals
• Meets the needs of veterans while supporting VA and VAMC mission
• Consistently communicates and treats veterans - their representatives - visitors - and all VA staff in a courteous - tactful - and respectful manner
• Provides the veteran with consistent information according to established policies and procedures
• Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the veteran constructively and appropriately
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Full-Time - Monday - Friday (7:45a - 4:15p) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): This position is eligible for the EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date
• Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application
• Contact VHA EDRP Program Support VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov - for questions or assistance on how to begin the application process
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• Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.