DENTIST II

State of Illinois•Centralia, IL

17d•$116,772 - $173,820•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is hiring a Dentist II at the Murray Developmental Center in Centralia, Illinois. The position plans, develops, and coordinates the facility’s dental care and treatment program; improves standards of dental care through selection and supervision of dental treatment personnel and program development; and performs dental services. The role is part-time and fully in office, with scheduled hours on Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited college of dentistry.
Hold a valid Illinois license to practice dentistry and oral surgery.
Have two years of experience practicing dentistry.
Be able to work after business hours, on weekends, and on holidays.
Be able to use office equipment, including personal computers.
Be able to travel as required for job duties.
Pass the IDHS background check.
Pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois law.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and coordinate the dental care and treatment program at the Murray Developmental Center.
Serve as designated lead worker.
Consult with supervisory personnel and medical and nursing services regarding individuals’ dental care and treatment.
Plan and coordinate dental health education and instruct subordinates in oral hygiene and methods of preventing the spread of oral diseases.
Complete and review requisitions for dental equipment, supplies, drugs, and other Dental Department items.
Perform other reasonable duties within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Pension program.
Group health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
Three paid personal business days annually.
Twelve paid sick days annually, with unused sick days carried over from year to year.
Ten to 25 days of paid vacation annually; 10 days in the first year of employment.
Thirteen paid holidays annually, or 14 in even-numbered years.
Twelve weeks of paid parental leave.
Deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax medical care and dependent care assistance plans.
Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Eligibility for GI Bill training and apprenticeship benefits for qualifying veterans.
Commuter savings program for Chicago employees.
Flexible work schedules when available and dependent on the position.