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For New Hires

Welcome to the VCU School of Dentistry! This checklist helps to get you started in setting up your computer accounts, viewing school policies, and completing regulatory training.

  1. Get your VCUCard
  2. Obtain your VCU eID
  3. Complete HIPAA and OSHA Regulatory Training
  4. Access your VCU E-mail Account
  5. Set up your Dentistry Computer Accounts

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1. Get your VCUCard

The VCUCard is VCU's official identification card for employees, affiliates, and students. Call the VCUCard office at (804) 827-CARD to check if you have been processed before coming to receive your ID card. See the VCUCard web site for office locations and hours. Remember to bring a government-issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, etc.).

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2. Obtain your VCU eID

eID is your identifier to authenticate you to use many VCU electronic services and web applications, including e-mail. Keep in mind that you must have a valid VCUCard before you can obtain an eID.

Visit the VCU eID Finder to obtain your eID and set your password.

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3. Complete HIPAA and OSHA Regulatory Training

New hires are required to complete HIPAA and OSHA training and all employees are required to complete training on an annual basis. If you have questions, contact Dr. John Tullner or Ms. Rebecca Pousson.

To complete HIPAA training:
  1. Go to VCU Health System's HIPAA Training
To complete OSHA training:
  1. Review the following PowerPoint course materials:
  2. Review the Review the OSHA compliance documents
  3. Complete the two online OSHA exams

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4. Access your VCU E-mail Account

Your e-mail address will be automatically generated. You can check your VCU e-mail from any computer with internet access by visiting the VCU Mail Anywhere web site.

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5. Set up your Dentistry Computer Accounts

Depending on your job function, you may be given access to accounts specific to the VCU School of Dentistry, including an individual computer workstation account, a Windent clinical system account, or other computer access. The Office of Information Technology will work with your supervisor in establishing these accounts. Please familiarize yourself with the following documents and policies:

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