The Deputy Chief of Staff of VA Central California Health Care System assists the Chief of Staff in managing all Chief of Staff administrative and clinical responsibilities.
**This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2027. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be November 1, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.** VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, schedule will be coordinated with hiring manager The Deputy Chief of Staff of VA Central California Health Care System assists the Chief of Staff in managing all Chief of Staff administrative and clinical responsibilities. As such, s/he is responsible for assisting in administrative, clinical, educational, and research activities of the Medical Center and its three Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) as described below.
Duties include but are not limited to: Assist in specific responsibilities to preside over the medical staff and assure clinical excellence, uniform standards of practice, education, and research Assure the overall quality, appropriateness, and timeliness of patient care delivered by all members of the medical staff.
Direct and oversee the medical staff functions and committees, the medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations of the Fresno VA Medical Center and its three CBOCs, and the credentialing and privileging of health care providers Timely completion of all Professional Practice Focused Reviews as per The Joint Commission's Medical Staff Standards. Participate in strategic planning, resource allocation and performance improvement activities.
Ensure participation of the medical staff in performance improvement activities. Ensure that all patients receive quality, preventive health care through screening, counseling and education. Assist in ensuring that all medical staff (ancillary staff, pharmacy, nursing mental health and medical/surgical providers are knowledgeable and provide appropriate psychosocial care and counseling to patients.
Evaluate teaching programs to determine effectiveness in meeting patient needs and program goals. Ensure appropriate supervision of house staff and residents. Ensure that medical staff is active in providing appropriate preventive and therapeutic counseling and health care education for patients and their families. Additional duties as assigned.
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.
NOTE: The Under Secretary for Health or designee in Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a graduate of a school of dentistry not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research or academic position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
(Also see paragraph 2d(4) below on waiver of licensure provisions.) The Under Secretary for Health or designee may also approve the appointment of a graduate of a school of dentistry not covered above as a resident under 38 U.S.C. 7406.
Michele.Frias@va.gov · 979-633-9615
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $285000 – $350000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2027-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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