Dentist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The DDS is responsible for providing guidance to the dental practice, as well as direct dental care services in collaboration with other PrimeCare Community Health staff to patients of all age groups.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides and manages direct dental diagnosis, treatment, procedures, and care for a specified patient population.

2. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed dental conditions.

3. Refers patient to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.

4. Manages the daily operations of patient care, as appropriate to the objective of the dental clinic.

5. Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of dental technical and support staff as required.

6. Follows established department policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and / or infection control standards.

7. As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health / dental promotion, education and / or prevention and risk assessments.

8. Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients and risk protocols.

9. Manages the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA, CDC, ADA, and HIPAA Standards.

10. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills or Abilities

1. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and / or infection control standards.

2. Knowledge of community-based Dental practices.

3. Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.

4. Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of dental evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in area of expertise.

5. Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.

6. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

7. Effective verbal and written communication skills.

8. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

9. Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for delivery of dental care.

10. Ability to observe, assesses, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress

11. Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosage and instruct patients in correct usage.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to move around the clinic site 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer, computer printer, copy machine, and telephone.
• Occasionally positions self to maintain exertion of physical strength to move objects of 10 pounds from one level to another.
• Must be able to transport from one site to another.
• Must be able to cover other shifts as necessary.

Required Knowledge, Experience, or Licensure / Registration

1. Licensed as a dentist in the state of Illinois.

2. CPR, Infection Control, and other training certificates as required.

3. 2+ years of clinical work experience in a community health center setting preferred.

Comprehensive Health Insurance Benefits through BCBS of IL :

• Health Insurance (HMO / PPO)
• Dental Insurance (HMO / PPO)
• Vision Insurance
• Short / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance

Other Benefits Include :

• 403(b) Retirement plan with employer match
• Pension Plan
• Voluntary Life / AD&D
• Flexible Spending / Dependent Care Accounts
• Annual CME Allowance and CME PTO (Providers Only)
• Paid Time Off
• 1 Floating holiday per calendar year
• 3 Personal days per calendar year
• 7 Holidays per calendar year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Off-the-job Accident Coverage
• Employee Referral Program
• Internal Growth Opportunities

PrimeCare Community Health is part of the National Health Service Corps, as such, you would be able to participate in their Loan Repayment Program.

For more information, please visit their website at https : / / bhw.hrsa.gov / loans -scholarships

In accordance with Illinois Executive order 2021-20 (COVID-19 No.87) effective on August 26, 2021, in conjunction with the Federal CDC guidelines, COVID vaccinations are now a requirement for PrimeCare Community Health as well as many other Healthcare Organizations.

Proof of full vaccination is required prior to the beginning date of employment. If you have a medical or religious contraindication, please inform Human Resources when the offer is extended.

PrimeCare Health is firmly committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants.

Therefore, PrimeCare does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status.