Dentist

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Dentist

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 are seeking a skilled and compassionate dentist to join our team and provide exceptional dental care to patients in the surrounding communities of Chicago Family Health Center (CFHC). 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.

Qualifications :

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.

Chicago Family Health Centers offers benefits to all its full-time employees :

BCBS Medical PPO Plans| BCBS Dental |VSP Vision| Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,500 per year|11 Paid Holidays and 20 Days of Paid Time Off | 8 sick days | 5 days of CME and CME allowance of 2,000 | HRSA NHSC Loan Repayment Options

Requirements :

Education and Experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities