Local Dental Unit Chief

Summary This position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), Office of Deputy Assistant Director of Clinical Services. The incumbent will report directly to the local Health Services Administrator with clinical oversight provided by the clinical director and regional dental consultant. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 11/07/2023 to 09/30/2024 Salary $1 - $100,000 per year Please note that the salary is dependent on the officer's rank, years in service, and location of duty station. Pay scale & grade CC 5 Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Folkston, GA Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 0680 Dental Officer Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability/Fitness Announcement number IHSC-DUC-NS-2024 Control number Help This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency Applicants must be either USPHS Officers or new Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates. Videos Help Duties DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides primary oral health care including examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients within prescribed IHSC policy and pertinent accreditation standards at smaller, less complex solo sites( 2. Provides local dental program management, monitoring, training and competency testing of the local dental unit auxiliary staff. 3. Assures strict sharps and instruments control/accountability through maintenance of prescribed daily logging and counts. 4. Observes IHSC radiation safety protocols, EPA Radiation Protection Guidances and recommendations, National Council on Radiation Protection guidances, and American Dental Association recommendations/guidances when exposing dental radiographs to assure optimal patient and provider safety. 5. Oversees and assures optimum sterilization and/or disinfection procedures including instrument processing and spore testing in accordance with IHSC national policy and procedure and the CDC guidelines through staff training, monitoring and competency testing. 6. Refers patients to dental specialists through the IHSC managed care program for care or consultation when a referral is appropriate. 7. Prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients. 8. Provides day to day oversight of contract dental auxiliary staff and provides input to the Chief Dentist, HSA , and/or designated supervisory authority on contractor performance. 9. Provides oral hygiene instruction to patients for preventive dental care. 10. Participates in Performance Improvement Program. 11. Serves as a resource to local facility staff on dental health issues. 12. Provides annual dental training to local medical staff. 13. May perform annual Peer Reviews for IHSC dentists as requested by the Chief Dentist. 14. Serves as a project officer for tasks as assigned (e.g., equipment acquisitions, training program development, and policy and procedure revisions and development). 15. Collects and organizes accurate dental data and submits to the Regional Dental Consultant in a timely manner. 16. Attends monthly dental teleconferences, organizational and local duty station meetings 17. May periodically be asked to travel to support short term TDY missions 18. Other duties as assigned in support of the local medical unit and/or IHSC Dental Program Help Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. You must successfully pass a background investigation. You must successfully pass a drug screen. Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service. Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position (Career/Career-Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period. You MUST be a USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer (PHS Officer) or Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate in order to apply for this position. Civilian employees are NOT eligible for this position. Qualifications REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 1. Graduate from a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) program accredited by American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation located in a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory. 2. Possess and maintain a current unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory. 3. Minimum 3 years clinical experience 4. Knowledge of dental science such as oral anatomy, oral physiology and histology, the principles and technique of restorative dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery (note: strong oral surgery skills and experience are required.) 5. Knowledge of regulations on the confidentiality of medical records (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HIPAA), and applicable accreditation standards (National Commission on Correctional Health Care, American Correctional Association, and ICE Performance Based National Detention Standards). 6. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and in dental software programs. 7. Must adhere to requirements for safety, infection control, quality assurance, clinical documentation, and data management. 8. Must pass all facility competency testing initially, annually, and as needed. 9. Ability and proficiency to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in diagnostic and treatment procedures. 10. Ability to communicate proficiently in English in order to develop rapport with patients, coworkers and administration. 11. Continuous BLS certification required. 12. Ability to respond to and oversee medical emergencies. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 1. Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds. 2. Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling. 3. Must have the ability to assist sick, injured or aging detainees or staff exiting the building (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self). 4. The work may necessitate some physical characteristics that will be required when responding to an emergency situation, such as running short distance, prolonged standing and working in an austere environment. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. You may be selected for an interview at the hiring authority's discretion. You will be notified of selection or non-selection. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position. A complete application includes: U. S. Public Health Service Officers A copy of your certificate of investigation (located in your eOPF). Cover letter, please include location preference here. Three professional references (i.e., name, title and contact information). CV (e.g., relevant experience, education, training). Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports (COER). Licensures, degrees, certificates. Optional. For IHSC PHS officers, IHSC Recruiting encourages applicants provide a copy of your current service remaining requirement agreement. New Call to Active Duty Cover letter, please include location preference here. Three professional references (i.e., name, title, and contact information) CV (e.g., relevant experience, education, training) Licensures, degrees, certificates U.S. Public Health Service - Appointment Board Decision Letter/Email . click apply for full job details