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Dentist (Rolla)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time dentist job at a new VA clinic in Rolla, Missouri, run by the Veterans Health Administration. The job is for 1 vacancy under an open continuous announcement, which means it stays open until filled and applicants are reviewed as they come in. Dentists here also take a one-week hospital on-call rotation.

1 vacancy

It may close early. This open continuous announcement may close before the closing date once the vacancy is filled. Qualified applicants are referred as they become available, so applying early helps.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the United States. Non-citizens may be appointed if qualified citizens cannot be found. Veterans' preference applies when candidates are about equally qualified.

What you would do

  • Examine patients' mouths and take dental X-rays
  • Diagnose unusual or diseased conditions of the mouth
  • Plan multi-step dental treatment, with specialist input when needed
  • Perform routine and complex tooth fillings, crowns, and extractions
  • Serve as on-call hospital dentist, one week at a time

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: You can qualify with a completed or current residency program in general practice or a specialty. You can also qualify with comparable experience as a dentist treating medically complex patients. The announcement does not give a grade level for this experience.

With education: You need a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from a school approved by the VA Secretary, such as a U.S. or Canadian school accredited by CODA. Foreign schools may count if a state licensing body accepts them. Only accredited schools recognized by the U.S. Department of Education count.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or D.C.
  • Must keep state dental registration current if the state requires it

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV), required
  • Transcript if you use your education to qualify
  • DD-214 or Statement of Service if claiming veterans' preference
  • SF-15 if claiming 10-point veterans' preference
  • Professional certification or license copy, if applicable
  • Cover letter, if you choose to include one

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications, based on your online questionnaire and application package. Your resume, CV, and supporting documents will be verified, and reference checks may be done. Errors or missing information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Complete the full online questionnaire and upload all required documents before the closing date, since missing items can lower your rating.
  • Make your resume or CV show dates, hours, and specific dental procedures, because the VA will verify your experience.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, upload your DD-214 and SF-15 with proof, or the preference cannot be awarded.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Dentists also rotate one week at a time as the hospital on-call dentist.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized. The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) may apply to this position, offering student loan repayment of up to $200,000 for eligible selectees. Former EDRP participants cannot apply.

Conditions of employment:

  • Urinalysis drug test before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Background and security investigation
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Online onboarding with REAL ID-compliant identification
  • Must complete the seasonal flu vaccination program or get an approved exemption
  • Possible probationary period
  • Physical demands include lifting 15 to 44 pounds and standing 3 to 5 hours

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$180,000 – $235,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Rolla, Missouri
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Dental Officer (0680)
Announcement
CBSS-13103275-27-JM

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