Overview

Position Summary

The Dentist will provide clinical dental care within the scope of license and credentials at the FQHC clinics in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Patient Diagnostics and Treatment Examine patients to determine nature of condition, utilizing x-rays, dental instruments, and other diagnostic tools/procedures.
• Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth, gums, and related oral structures.
• Clean, fill, extract, and replace teeth, using rotary, hand instruments, dental appliances, medications, and surgical implements.

Preventative Treatment and Patient Education

• Provide preventive dental services to patients, including fluoride applications, and other sealants to teeth.
• Provide continuous education to patients with respect to oral and dental hygiene.

Administration

• Record patient-dentist transactions as they occur accurately and completely reflecting the nature of the contact, condition of the patient, and the care or treatment provided.
• Complete referrals, data collections instruments, and other records as required.
• Assist with the design, development, and implementation of appropriate Dental Department policies and protocols in compliance with the most current accepted professional standards.
• Assist with continuing education, on-the-job training, and orientation of community health center staff as requested.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree from accredited dental school.
• Current State of Illinois dental license.
• Current DEA license.
• Eligible for University of Illinois College of Dentistry privileges.
• Current Valid American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification

Misc Benefits

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. 

Other Income Details

Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $119,898 - $153,890. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.

Client Description

Mission:

To provide holistic, quality health care services to a diverse urban community with a continuing commitment to addressing the needs of the underserved.

History:

This Community Health Center opened its first neighborhood clinic in 1967 and keeps working to help Chicagoans. Clinics are located in many neighborhoods across Chicagoland to care for families at every stage of life. We care for nearly 40,000 people a year - whether or not they can pay for it. No matter your race, religion, or income, you can get care from one of the most respected health systems in the country. This FQHC makes getting health care as easy and comfortable as possible.

We are dedicated to:

Treating you with respect and listening to your concerns.

Talking to you openly and honestly.

Helping you prevent illness.

Make sure you know how to take care of yourself between visits, including how and when to take any medicine you might need.

Can help you find programs to help pay for medicine or other health costs, if needed.

Help improve the health of entire neighborhoods through health fairs and other activities.

Community Description

The world's best food. The world's best museums. Architecture that awes and enough shopping for days. Find it all in Chicago. With events every weekend, live music and theatre every night, and beautiful parks and ice rinks beckoning every day — Chicago buzzes with energy and excitement all year. 

Chicago is the third most populous city in the US. With over 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the state of Illinois and the Midwest. The Chicago metropolitan often referred to as Chicagoland, has nearly 10 million people.

Affordable living costs and comprehensive, reliable public transit give Chicago a leg up on most other major cities.

Student Loan Forgiveness

Eligible for state federal student loan repayment programs.