Location: Joliet, IL - Specialty: Dentistry

This Community Health Center seeks a General Dentist to care for the medically underserved of one of the fastest growing counties in the United States.

This Community Health Center has been serving the needs of a growing population since 1946. We provide comprehensive public health programs, behavioral health resources, and primary health care and dental facilities located in Joliet, Bolingbrook, and Monee.

The Dentist will:

• provide high-quality preventive and restorative dental care, including simple and surgical extractions, to both children and adults
• work cohesively with our diverse team of nearly 400 agency professionals

Hours are Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 - 3:30 p.m. - (22.5 hours per week)

Location: Lagrange, IL - Specialty: Dentistry

To provide oral health care services to patients of Pillars Community Health within the Scope of Practice and in accordance with the FQHC DDS privileges, under the general supervision of the Dental Director. Participates in and works to achieve Quality outcomes established by the FQHC. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Provision of Service

• Personally provide care to patients and provide the delivery of competent, accurate dental care and treatment to all patients as assigned and in accordance with the FQHC Health Scope of Practice guidelines, and within practice certifications and agency privileging, and within parameters of Illinois Dental Practice Act.
• Collaborate with all clinic operations functions to ensure ongoing improvements and clinic productivity, patient satisfaction and financial outcomes.
• Directly affect improvements in patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis, development of treatment plans and delivery of relevant, high-quality care.
• Provide education to patients and their families about oral health, self-care and dental hygiene.
• Participates in telephone support for patients, including after-hours, as directed by Dental Director.

Patient Records

• Ensure all patient records, charts and all related documentation is maintained current and consistent with best practices in the health care field, in accordance with agency policies and, as well as within all relevant laws and regulations.
• Responsible for documentation and coding of patient care; records findings and formulates and documents treatment plan based on patient’s condition.
• Maintains patient information and confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws and agency policies

Clinical Quality Performance

• Assists in the compilation of statistical data and patient outcomes for agency needs, as requested
• Participates in agency quality performance programs
• Helps to maintain safe and clean patient care environment
• Adheres to OSHA guidelines for safe work environment
• Complies with all applicable laws and regulations and Compliance Program of the FQHC Health Professional and Staff Development
• Participates in clinical staff meetings and updates on patient care management
• Participates in continuing professional development to keep informed of clinical practices and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice

Other

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Adheres to OSHA guidelines for a safe work environment
• Follows all rules required to comply with confidentiality and HIPAA policies
• Complies with all applicable laws, including but not limited to medical records laws, HIPAA, billing and coding laws, OSHA and the corporate compliance program of the FQHC Community Health
• Attends all department, CQI and All Staff Meetings as assigned/required
• Complies with company vaccination policy
• Other duties that may be assigned

Location: Rockford, IL - Specialty: Dentistry

This Community Health Center is seeking a Dentist to provide general dental services to children and adults as part of the provider team. This CHC serves the Rock River Valley area with quality primary health care for all people in need across our eight locations. Founded in 1972, this Community Health Center is committed to providing a collaborative healthcare system that is patient-centered in all aspects, affordable and accessible, and high quality with dignity, compassion, and cultural sensitivity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Accountable for demonstrating the qualities outlined in the “Customer Service Standards of Excellence” program when interacting with patients, their families and friends, and fellow employees.
2. Understand and comply with the Mission Statement and Vision Statement of the FQHC.
3. To provide a high standard of dental care encompassing preventive, operative, periodontal, prosthetics, oral surgery and other dental treatments as needed. Care may be provided at any site of the FQHC.
4. To establish a dental record deemed necessary to longitudinal follow the patient.
5. Participate in dental health promotion and dental disease prevention activities for all patients.
6. Participate in quality improvement and assurance activities.
7. Attend mandatory FQHC staff meetings and in-services.
8. Complete records to the detail deemed necessary by regulatory agencies and in a timely fashion.
9. Embrace and support health care change.
10. Aid in the construction of a collaborative work environment.
11. Maintains an adequate amount of continued dental education credits to meet licensure, health plan and skills sets necessary to provide a high level of care to patients.
12. To meet dental program productivity standards and goals set by organization.
13. To exhibit professional behavior and leadership qualities in presence of patients and other dental staff.
14. Other duties as assigned by the CEO, Dental Department Chair or his/her designee.

Location: Chicago, IL - Specialty: Dentistry

This Community Health Center is actively seeking a passionate and motivated Dentist to join our rapidly growing dental practice. This exciting opportunity calls for a dynamic individual who is motivated and committed to providing quality care. Apply today and discover the many benefits of sharing your expertise with our valued patients.

Since the 1970s, this Community Health Center has become the primary care medical home for thousands of Chicagoans, including some of the city's most vulnerable populations. As an award winning, nationally recognized leading voice for community health centers, this CHC has played a vital role in providing access to affordable, comprehensive healthcare services to underserved communities throughout Chicago. 

Our health network currently includes locations in South Chicago, Pullman, East Side, Roseland, Pullman, Chicago Lawn, and Chicago Vocational Career Academy (CVCA). 

Our highly skilled staff are dedicated to providing the best possible care to our patients. We recognize the vital role our health center plays not only in our patients' health, but also as an essential resource that strengthens the communities we serve, which has established our health center as a premier provider of choice and we welcome you to join our team.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate dentist to join our team and provide exceptional dental care to patients our surrounding communities.  The Dentist will work under the guidance of the Dental Director to deliver high-quality dental services to our patients while adhering to CFHC policies and industry best practices. The Dentist will also play an essential role in promoting the mission and vision of the Dentistry Department and the organization. 

Responsibilities:

• Examines patients requesting care, diagnose their dental/oral conditions, prescribes and carries out, or directs others in carrying out, appropriate dental treatment within the scope of services credentialed, or refers individuals for specialty consultation or treatment according to approved clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Records in a timely manner patient-dentist transactions in the patient’s dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided. In addition the Dentist shall complete referrals, data collection and dental laboratory work orders and other records as shall be required by the CFHC.
• Educate patients in the nature of oral health related conditions and in the general promotion of oral health disease prevention.
• Participates in 100 % peer review, chart audit and Quality Improvement programs.  
• Maintain an environment of cleanliness and practice standard infection procedures.
• Assists in the provision of continuing education, on-the-job training, and the orientation and supervision of dental support staff as needed.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm includes one extended shift per week (Noon - 8:00pm) with a Saturday Rotation 8:00am - 1:00pm

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a skilled and compassionate dentist committed to providing exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Location: Mendota, IL - Specialty: Dentistry

This FQHC builds and delivers quality, culturally responsive health care services with our patients, caregivers, and the communities we serve. We prioritize work/life balance. and empower all to enjoy maximum well-being.

Description of Primary Responsibilities

• Fixing and or removing damaged teeth
• Filling cavities
• Performing exams and evaluating x-rays to determine a patient’s health.
• Developing treatment plans to deal with any dental health issues.
• Administering or prescribing medications to decrease pain and improve patient health.
• Interacting with patients and instruct them on proper oral care.
• Measuring and fitting dental appliances.
• Referring patients to a specialist of needed.

Location: Oquawka, IL - Specialty: Dentistry

The Dentist provides comprehensive clinical dental services within a community health center setting. The position is responsible for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of oral diseases and conditions affecting patients of all ages. The Dentist supports the mission and values of the FQHC by delivering high-quality, ethical, and patient-centered care while contributing to the overall health of the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers local anesthesia routinely and prescribes analgesics and other medications when clinically indicated.
• Exposes and interprets intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs to establish accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
• Performs oral surgical procedures including extractions and removal of foreign bodies or anomalies.
• Provides restorative and preventive dental services to eliminate infection and restore function.
• Identifies and treats local dental diseases and oral manifestations of systemic conditions. Initiates appropriate consultations or referrals when conditions exceed scope of practice.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Participates in a shared after-hours call schedule.
• Contributes to community-based dental health programs.
• Complies with all applicable federal, state, and organizational policies.

Work is performed in a community health center dental clinic. Moderate noise levels in a moderately paced environment. Frequent in-person and telephone interaction with patients and staff. Collaboration with other departments to ensure coordinated patient care.

Organizational Expectations

• Support and promote the mission and core values of the FQHC. 
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct. Respect psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural beliefs of patients and colleagues. Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives. Foster a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Deliver exceptional customer service in all interactions.

Location: Chicago, IL - Specialty: Dentistry

This FQHC is seeking a compassionate Full-Time Dentist to deliver high-quality dental care to individuals experiencing homelessness and participants in the Ryan White Program. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitates entry of the client into the oral health care system by assessing the primary oral health care needs, including eliciting comprehensive health histories, performing oral examinations, order and/or performing diagnostic tests, analyzing collected data to determine client health status and formulating a problem list (diagnosis). 
• Provides coordinated, continuous, and culturally competent oral health care to clients. 
• Prescribes a variety of treatment modalities made available to the provider through Health Center’s resources to meet preventative oral health and disease needs of participants.
• Collaborates with physicians and dental auxiliaries to assure that oral health instruction and counseling is provided.
• Manages and evaluates the plan of care, process, and outcome, and then modifies plan as needed.
• Coordinates services in conjunction with other team members to meet client's oral health care needs, and to ensure the continuity of care.
• Collaborate with other multi-disciplinary professionals and community agencies to provide high quality care, including referral to appropriate dental specialists, if indicated.
• Providers are expected to continue follow up with those referred to dental specialist to monitor status of such referrals in the continuum of care for that individual to promote completion of treatment or completion of alternatives to care.
• Adheres to collaborative principles of respect and joint decision making.
• Participates in quality improvement activities though protocol development, staff training and collaborative peer review.
• Assures access and continuity of care by providing call for after-hours emergency oral health coverage and follow-up at the primary treatment facility or at the client residence if necessary and feasible.
• Assumes the responsibility for professional development and contributes to the professional growth of others by:
• Practices within legal and ethical guidelines established by the Dental Practice Act and the Dentist Code of Ethics. Adheres to professional standards as outlined by governmental bodies, the American Dental Association (ADA), private funding sources, agency plans/policies and Unit guidelines.
• Participates in periodic evaluative reviews and/or in-house and external staff training to ensure that he/she understand and continues to adhere to such standards.
• Initiates requests for assistance or guidance from Supervisor to address new issues or complex concepts affecting adherence to professional standards.
• Prepares the appropriate program reports to fulfill funding requirements as assigned.
• Documents comprehensive, accurate, and continual data on clients' records and program reports according to agency standards.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• 40 hours per week

Location: Virginia, IL - Specialty: Dentistry

The Dentist provides high-quality, patient-centered oral health care, focusing on delivering comprehensive dental services with an emphasis on prevention, patient education, access to care, and reducing oral health disparities in the community. The Dentist works as part of an integrated care team, collaborating with medical, administrative staff and other entities to support whole-person care by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Other duties may be assigned. Provide comprehensive dental care, including examinations, cleanings, restorative procedures, extractions, and emergency treatments
• Examine teeth and diagnose a patient’s diseases, injuries, and malformations of the teeth, gums and related oral structures using x-rays and intraoral examinations
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventative care, and treatment options to promote long-term oral health
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Collaborate with medical providers and care teams on integrated initiatives and oral-systemic health management
• Supervise and collaborate with dental hygienists, dental assistants, and support staff to ensure efficient clinic operations
• Follow infection control, sterilization, and OSHA safety protocols at all times
• Attends and participates in all staff meetings

Work Environment

• Fast-paced dental clinic within a community health center setting
• Required standing, bending, and procedures performed for extended periods
• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles, bloodborne pathogens, and radiation
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• May need to occasionally life and/or move up to 25 pounds

Location: Waukegan, IL - Specialty: Dentistry

The mission of the center is to improve the health status of medically underserved populations by providing high-quality, comprehensive health care that is accessible, coordinated, community-directed, and culturally sensitive.

This health center is ranked in the top 6% of health centers nationwide.

Position is full time, 40 hours per week.

Essential Functions

• Conducts clinical dentistry in the dental office with support personnel.
• Provides the clients of Lake County with general dental services, emphasizing service for the low income and poor clients.
• Advises the Dental Program leadership concerning dental office policy and procedures.
• Oversees the quality and productivity of dental office support personnel.
• Directs the operational policies of the dental office.
• Develops and maintains a basic knowledge of services available at the FQHC. 
• Develops and maintains a basic awareness of the Chronic Care Model Processes in order to reduce health disparities within our communities.
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of individual Emergency Preparedness roles.
• Demonstrates adherence to National Patient Safety Goals.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to assess, monitor and improve program services.
• Participates in quality assurance projects as well as delivers presentations to the dental staff.
• Participates in mandatory in-services and drills, attends staff meetings and other training, including appropriate age specific educational trainings offered on a regular basis for professional development.
• Reports all unusual occurrences that may involve clinical compliance and safety and well- being of the clients, and/or co-workers, directly work with clinical compliance, Safety Officer, and Dental Leadership.
• Performs duties to meet or exceed productivity, quality and customer service standards.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of clinic and work area.

Location: Belleville, IL - Specialty: Dentistry

This FQHC is committed to providing high-quality healthcare to individuals and families, regardless of their ability to pay. We are a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our communities. As part of our organization's core principles, we are guided by our values of Compassion, Diversity/Inclusivity, Excellence, Integrity, Respect, and Stewardship. These values help create a culture in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Every employee is expected to uphold our vision, mission, and values in all aspects of their work.

Position Overview: We are seeking a compassionate and experienced full-time Dentist to join our West Belleville Health Center. This role will provide high-quality, patient-centered dental care to a diverse pediatric and adolescent population in an outpatient clinic setting. This position requires a skilled clinician who shares our values and mission committed to delivering care that addresses the whole person, promotes oral health, and contributes to improved health outcomes for the community.

As part of our commitment to patient-centered care, the clinician will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide continuous care and contribute to the overall wellness of patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct pediatric dental care, including routine exams, diagnostic evaluations, preventative treatments, and restorative procedures.
• Conduct preventative dental care services, including dental screenings, health screenings, and early childhood dental care education.
• Collaborate with other medical professionals, including dental assistants, and specialists, to provide comprehensive and coordinated care for pediatric and adolescent patients.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care, adhering to legal, regulatory, and confidentiality standards.
• Participate in community outreach programs to raise awareness about oral health, prevention, and dental care education for patients and their families.
• Maintain continuing education and professional development to stay current with evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines.
• Ensure a high level of proficiency in dental services, meeting the expectations of the Patient-Centered Medical Home model.