DOC Chief of Oral Health Services

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

25d•$12,000 - $15,000

About The Position

Lead the statewide dental program for the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), guiding policy, clinical quality, and public health integration to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based oral healthcare for individuals in custody. This role serves as the subject matter expert on oral health, overseeing policy implementation, continuous quality improvement (CQI), infection control collaboration, and preventive and specialty dental initiatives. Using clinical and quality data, the position evaluates system performance, drives program improvements, and helps standardize dental practices across facilities. Working closely with dental supervisors, healthcare leadership, and quality teams, this role ensures a coordinated, comprehensive model of care statewide. The position also acts as a liaison with dental schools, training programs, professional organizations, and national public health agencies, aligning IDOC dental services with best practices and advancing oral health outcomes in a complex healthcare environment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Requirements

Requires the applicant to be a Doctor of Dental Surgery or a Doctor of Dental Medicine.
Requires an Illinois license to practice as a Dentist or the ability to obtain an Illinois license within 90 days of an employment offer.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Requires the ability to be on-call.
Requires the use of agency-supplied technology.
Requires a valid & current Illinois license to practice as a dentist or the ability to obtain an Illinois license within 90 days of employment offer.
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position.
Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least five (5) years of experience overseeing the delivery of dental care.
Prefers at least three (3) years of experience developing, evaluating, and implementing dental program policies and procedures.
Prefers at least three (3) years of experience maintaining a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program along with recommending and implementing improvements.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience delivering dental education.

Responsibilities

Serves as the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) dental program policy manager.
Serves as IDOC subject matter expert on oral health issues.
Oversees the dental care provided to IDOC individuals in custody.
Maintains a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program.
Acts as liaison.
Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20‐year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement.
Deferred compensation and other pre‐tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays 13‐14 days annually
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10‐25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually ‐ (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12‐hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources