DENTIST II

State of Illinois•Centralia, IL

44d•$9,402 - $13,995•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Dentist 2 for the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois to plan, develop and coordinate the dental care and treatment program. Studies and improves standards of dental care by selection and supervision of dental treatment personnel and by planning and developing the state facility dental health and treatment program; performs dental services.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited college of dentistry.
Requires a valid license to practice dentistry and oral surgery in Illinois.
Requires two (2) years of experience in the practice of dentistry.
Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of professional experience performing dental and routine oral surgical services.
One (1) year of professional experience examining, treating, and providing complete dental care.
One (1) year of professional experience preparing charts and diagnosing individuals.
One (1) year of professional experience operating and maintaining dental equipment.
One (1) year of professional experience conducting training on proper dental hygiene.
One (1) year of professional experience communicating both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, and coordinates the dental care and treatment program at the Murray Development Center.
Serves as designated lead worker.
Confers and consults with supervisory personnel, medical and nursing services regarding dental care and treatment of the individuals.
Plans and coordinates the dental health educational program and instructs subordinates in oral hygiene and methods of preventing the spread of oral diseases.
Completes and reviews requisitions for dental equipment, supplies, drugs, and other items pertaining to the Dental Department.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
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, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)