Los Angeles County
DENTAL DIRECTOR I
Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
FILING START DATE:
February 24, 2023 at 8:00 A.M., PTUntil needs of the department are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITYEXAM NUMBER:Y4776ECOVID-19 VACCINATION:
All Department of Health Services workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process.
ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES:The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals, DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion.
MISSION:To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
DEFINITION:Heads a dental program with responsibility for providing a wide spectrum of professional dental services and professional training. Plans, directs, and assigns the various phases of a large and varied dental service program in a County hospital.Formulates and develops administrative and technical standards for dental services.Reviews the dental program, initiates and evaluates new methods and modifies procedures to provide better dental care and to effect greater efficiency in operation.Performs as a Trauma Team Member in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for a Level I Trauma Center.Formulates policies and plans for internship and residency programs.Prepares budget justifications and writes specifications for equipment, supplies, and personnel.Interviews prospective employees to determine their suitability to fill vacancies.Provides dental care or perform the most difficult professional tasks, such as serving on a surgical team which treats fractured jaws or removes tumors and cysts.Coordinates dental activities with those of other hospital services.SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:Four (4) years of experience in the practice of dentistry, one year of which must have been in a supervisory*, administrative**, or teaching capacity***.
LICENSE:A California license to practice dentistry issued by the Dental Board of California -AND- A Radiation Safety License issued by the Dental Board of California -or- A certificate of compliance from an approved Board course in radiation safety.
PHYSICAL CLASS II:Light:
Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:In order to receive credit for any certificate, license or Board certificate you must include a legible copy of the official certificate, official license, Board certification from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization; with your application or within 7 calendar days of filing.
EXAMINATION CONTENT:This examination will consist of training and experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications, weighted at 100%.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or above in order to be placed on the eligible register.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Additional points will be awarded to applicants who possess the following:
Supervisory, administrative, or teaching dentistry experience beyond the Selection Requirements.ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:Applications will be processed on an
"as-received"
basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:Any
VACANCY INFORMATION:The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or recession of appointment.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:Jessica Hernandez Gutierrez, Exam AnalystTelephone Number : (213) 288-7000Email Address: jhernandezgutierrez@dhs.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone:(323) 914-6365
Teletype Phone:(800) 899-4099
California Relay Services Phone:(800) 735-2922#J-18808-Ljbffr
February 24, 2023 at 8:00 A.M., PTUntil needs of the department are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITYEXAM NUMBER:Y4776ECOVID-19 VACCINATION:
All Department of Health Services workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process.
ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES:The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals, DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion.
MISSION:To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
DEFINITION:Heads a dental program with responsibility for providing a wide spectrum of professional dental services and professional training. Plans, directs, and assigns the various phases of a large and varied dental service program in a County hospital.Formulates and develops administrative and technical standards for dental services.Reviews the dental program, initiates and evaluates new methods and modifies procedures to provide better dental care and to effect greater efficiency in operation.Performs as a Trauma Team Member in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for a Level I Trauma Center.Formulates policies and plans for internship and residency programs.Prepares budget justifications and writes specifications for equipment, supplies, and personnel.Interviews prospective employees to determine their suitability to fill vacancies.Provides dental care or perform the most difficult professional tasks, such as serving on a surgical team which treats fractured jaws or removes tumors and cysts.Coordinates dental activities with those of other hospital services.SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:Four (4) years of experience in the practice of dentistry, one year of which must have been in a supervisory*, administrative**, or teaching capacity***.
LICENSE:A California license to practice dentistry issued by the Dental Board of California -AND- A Radiation Safety License issued by the Dental Board of California -or- A certificate of compliance from an approved Board course in radiation safety.
PHYSICAL CLASS II:Light:
Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:In order to receive credit for any certificate, license or Board certificate you must include a legible copy of the official certificate, official license, Board certification from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization; with your application or within 7 calendar days of filing.
EXAMINATION CONTENT:This examination will consist of training and experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications, weighted at 100%.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or above in order to be placed on the eligible register.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Additional points will be awarded to applicants who possess the following:
Supervisory, administrative, or teaching dentistry experience beyond the Selection Requirements.ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:Applications will be processed on an
"as-received"
basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:Any
VACANCY INFORMATION:The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or recession of appointment.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:Jessica Hernandez Gutierrez, Exam AnalystTelephone Number : (213) 288-7000Email Address: jhernandezgutierrez@dhs.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone:(323) 914-6365
Teletype Phone:(800) 899-4099
California Relay Services Phone:(800) 735-2922#J-18808-Ljbffr