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 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.

Full-Time Benefits offered include:

Competitive Salary based on experience
IMRF Pension Retirement
Approved Site for National Health Center Corps Loan Repayment
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid time off for continuing education 
CE reimbursements/stipends
Thirteen (13) paid holidays
4 weeks vacation
12 sick days
Malpractice provided through the Federal Torts Claims Act
Sign on Bonus ($10,000) OR 
Relocation assistance 
($10,000 out of state)
($5,000 in-state (Illinois))

Salary Range:

$180,000.00-$200,000.00 Based on Experience

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

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Skills and Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills
• Strong communication and patient education abilities
• Ability to provide trauma-informed and culturally competent care
• Proficiency in electronic health records and the ability to adapt to different technologies
• Strong time management, organization, and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited school
• Current license to practice dentistry in Illinois in good standing
• Current license for controlled substance in Illinois
• Current DEA registration
• CPR/BLS Certification
• Strong commitment to health equity, cultural humility, and patient-centered care

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current license to practice dentistry in Illinois.
• Current license for controlled substance in Illinois.
• DEA registration.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver’s license.
• Valid automobile insurance.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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