Dentist (Deputy Chief of Staff)

The Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) will provide direct oversight of clinical services, ensure access to Veterans for clinical care/services, ensure productivity of clinical staff, create, sign and administer the medical by laws and clinical policy for Roseburg VA Health Care System (RVAHCS) and make clinical decisions on behalf of the RVHACS.

Roseburg is the heart of the scenic and recreational paradise known as the Land of Umpqua. This land of authentic outdoor adventures and experiences is bordered by picturesque rivers and lush valleys. Roseburg, centrally located in the of Douglas County, Oregon is known for its 359 miles of streams along the north and south forks of the Umpqua River. The Roseburg area reflects small-town values, has dedicated business leaders and a strong education system from K-12 to our local community college. The community possesses a hardworking, well-trained workforce. These characteristics have proved instrumental in drawing new residents and companies to the region, while keeping families here for generations.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

The Deputy Chief of Staff will serve as Acting Chief of Staff in the absence of the Chief of Staff and participate in recruitment interviews for key staff members.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Demonstrates clinical experience across 2-3 Clinical specialties.
• At least 5 years to include at least 3 years of clinical leadership.
• Experience using data analysis for solutions at a department level.
• Active in council or committee work.
• Large healthcare system clinical performance improvement and metrics improvement (multiple types of practice).
• Experience with 3 or electronic health records may include Oracle Cerner, experience overseeing the training of clinical staff on a EHR's use.
• Healthcare level experience with budget development and monitoring.
• Expand collaborations with the community hospitals and medical schools in order to increase and/or enhance our services at RVACHS.
• Monitor Patient Safety and Risk Management issues and ensuring that the issues are addressed in a timely and effective manner.
• Responsible to lead and participate as an active member of various task groups and committees that address clinical issues at the local, VISN, and national VHA level.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation Incentive: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Additional Requirement: EHR and/or Oracle Health system preferred, Veteran Health Administration preferred, or experience across multiple practice settings preferred.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Dentist Basic Requirements

• A degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery or dental medicine resulting from a course of education in dentistry. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are (1) United States and Canadian schools of dentistry listed by the Commission on Dental Accreditation(CODA), in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed.(2) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia as qualifying for full and unrestricted licensure provided the licensure requirements include a written examination measuring science achievement and a performance examination measuring clinical competence certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. ~AND~
• Completed, or you are currently completing, a residency program in general practice or specialty, or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients. ~AND~
• Currently hold, or will hold, a current, full and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Note: Dentists must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: This position requires light lifting (under 15 pounds); light carrying (under 15 pounds); use of fingers; both hands required; walking/standing (1 hour); repeated bending (1 hour); both eyes required; depth perception; ability to distinguish basic colors/shades of colors; hearing (aid may be permitted); emotional & mental stability; typing/computer work (6+ hours); basic life support-chest compressions; and ability to speak clearly and concisely-normal cognitive screen such as MMSE, MOCA, etc.

Environmental Factors: Working closely with others; working alone; working in dim lighting; and long periods of sitting.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.