Location: Gillespie, IL - Specialty: Dental Hygienist

This Community Health Center seeks a Dental Hygienist to provide excellent care to our patients.

This CHC was established in 1983. When the health department first opened, there was just one location and nine employees. The department has undergone incredible growth through the years and today, there are more than 140 employees working at seven different locations.

We provide preventative and basic dental services for any patient over the age of one. Services include: exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, x-rays, fillings, extractions, crowns, partials and dentures.

Two dental clinic sites, one with 4 dental chairs and one with a 9 dental chairs.

37.5 hours/week

Location: Chicago, IL - Specialty: Dentistry

Position Summary

The Dentist (Clinical Hourly) 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.

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

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.

Location: Chicago, IL - Specialty: Dentistry

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.

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