1 Dentist (General Practice) GP-0680-12 Job in Newport, VA
Defense Health Agency is Hiring a Dentist (General Practice) GP-0680-12 Near Newport, VA
Fort Eustis is located near Newport News, VA. Since the turn of the 19th century, Newport News has been known as the provider of the nation's finest, technologically advanced military ships. In more recent years, Newport News has also become a center for international commerce, research and technology. Our economy is strengthened by a strong military presence in Hampton Roads, and in Newport News, we are proud to be home of the U.S. Army Transportation Center at Fort Eustis.
Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C.
- 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment.
ResponsibilitiesAs a Dentist you will:
- Perform a full range of treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective, restorative or preventive measures such as teeth extractions and restoration of simple and compound cavities.
- Acquire mouth impressions for crowns, jackets, dentures, and bridges and fitting and inserting the finished appliances.
- Conduct teaching including group oral health counseling, tobacco cessation counseling, and diet counseling.
- Perform various preventive measures such as conducting extensive prophylaxis treatment, performing deep scaling and root planning.
- Submit performance data, dental records, consultation requests and other dental records in approved information management system.
- Consult and refer patients to other appropriate specialist.
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document .
Basic Requirement For Dentist (General Practice)Education: Applicants must possess 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.
Experience And/or Education RequiredIn addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
- Applicants must have completed a 2-year residency program in dentistry, oral health, craniofacial sciences, or a related medical science
- Applicants must have two years of professional dentistry experience and/or training, equivalent to the next lower grade level (GP-11).
- Applicants must have completed a residency program in dentistry, oral health, craniofacial sciences, or a related medical science AND professional dentistry experience and/or training equivalent to the next lower grade level (GP-11). When combining residency program and professional dentistry experience and/or training to qualify, the total must be equal to or greater than two years.
Medical Requirement: Applicants must be able to distinguish shades of color.
Job Summary
Full Time
Ancillary Healthcare
$166k-209k (estimate)
06/21/2024
07/06/2024
health.mil
JACKSONVILLE, FL
3,000 - 7,500
2013
DEBORAH JONES
$5M - $10M
Ancillary Healthcare
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About Defense Health Agency
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality health care services? Do you have a burning desire to serve and protect our country from global threats? If you answered yes to both questions, then come check out the Defense Health Agency (DHA)! The DHA is a joint, integrated Combat Support Agency that enables the Army, Navy, and Air Force medical services to provide a medically ready force and ready medical force to Combatant Commands in both peacetime and wartime. The DHA supports the delivery of integrated, affordable, and high quality health services to 9.5 million Military Health System b...eneficiaries and is responsible for driving greater integration of clinical and business processes across the MHS. The DHA oversees the delivery of health care services like the TRICARE Health Plan, pharmacy, public health, and health information technology. DHA carries out these operations using a global health care network of military and civilian medical professionals and more than 400 military hospitals and clinics. This network strengthens the delivery of health care to MHS beneficiaries by merging proven clinical and business practices and emphasizing the experience of the patient. Exciting changes are taking place as we are in the process of reorganizing how we manage the militarys medical centers, hospitals and clinics around the world, shifting administration and management responsibility for these facilities from the Army, Navy and Air Force to the Defense Health Agency. A single integrated system will support improvements to the readiness of our operational and medical forces to meet our missions around the world, while providing outstanding care to all of those who depend on us, on the battlefield and at home. Are you ready to unite your passions for service to our country and health care delivery? Come join DHA and lets get started!
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