Local Dental Unit Chief (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory
Company
Department of Homeland Security - Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Location
Folkston, Georgia Folkston, Georgia
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
This position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), Office of Deputy Assistant Director of Clinical Services. This is a nonsupervisory position
This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.
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.
- Service Remaining Requirement Agreement: Upon appointment to this position, officers will be required to serve an 18 to 24-month commitment to IHSC.
- Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer or USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate. Civilians are not eligible for this position.
Qualifications
COMPETENCIES:
- Superior oral/written communication skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Active Listening skills.
- Reading Comprehension.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrates strong problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills.
- Integrity/Honesty.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds.
- Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
- 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).
- 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.
Education
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- 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.
- Possess and maintain a current unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.
- Minimum 3 years clinical experience.
- 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.)
- 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).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and in dental software programs.
- Must adhere to requirements for safety, infection control, quality assurance, clinical documentation, and data management.
- Must pass all facility competency testing initially, annually, and as needed.
- Ability and proficiency to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in diagnostic and treatment procedures.
- Ability to communicate proficiently in English in order to develop rapport with patients, coworkers and administration.
- Continuous BLS certification required.
- Ability to respond to and oversee medical emergencies
Additional information
This position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), 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, regional dental consultant and IHSC dental leadership. This is a nonsupervisory position.
As the local dental unit chief, the incumbent is responsible for local dental program management, monitoring of the local dental unit auxiliary staff, and the delivery of direct patient care at smaller, less complex sites (<1,000 patient census). The local dental unit chief is responsible for performing a variety of administrative tasks directed towards the maintenance of access to oral health care services within prescribed policy and accreditation standards.
IHSC has a multi-sector, multidisciplinary workforce of more than 1400 employees, including U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) commissioned officers, federal civil servants, and contract staff. The IHSC provides on-site direct patient care to ICE detainees at 22 detention facilities throughout the country and manages the provision of off-site medical care for detainees housed in approximately 240 additional Intergovernmental Service Agreement (IGSA) facilities. The ICE detainee population is approximately 34,000 detainees on a daily basis, with an average length of stay of approximately 30 days, and over 400,000 detainees annually. The IHSC also provides medical support during ICE enforcement operations in the air, on the ground and at sea.
DHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
- DHS
- ICE
- ERO
HHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
- DHHS
- USPHS CC
The local dental unit chief works under the broad supervision of the health services administrator while clinical oversight and supervision is provided by the Regional Dental Consultant and IHSC Chief Dentist.
Date Posted
10/18/2024
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