Dentist

DuPage County Health Department • Wheaton, IL

62d • Hybrid

About The Position

The DuPage County Health Department is seeking a Dentist for an on-call role, working no more than 1000 hours per fiscal year. This position offers flexibility in scheduling to support community members. Dental services will be provided in various settings, including the Dental Clinic, the Smile Squad Mobile Dental Clinic, and the Dental Sealant Program, serving children, adolescents, and adults. The role is ideal for someone seeking a varied and flexible workday, with the opportunity to give back to the community and make a difference.

Requirements

• Completion of a professional degree in Dentistry, and two years of experience as a Dentist; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Active State of Illinois Dentist license
• Active State of Illinois Dentist Controlled Substance license

Responsibilities

• Performs dental examinations
• Completes dental procedures including, but not limited to, treatment of infection, procedures needed to assist client with a tooth presenting pain, fracture with pain, severe tooth destruction, nerve involvement, bleeding, facial swelling, fever, avulsion and treatment of pathology that caused problem
• Becomes familiar with Urgent Care Clinic, Smile Squad Mobile Dental Clinic and Dental Sealant Program policies and procedures.
• Supports the Health Department mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy
• Demonstrates understanding, respect and compassion of other ethnic groups and cultures
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to patient privacy laws
• Maintains required training, licensure, and/or certification

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level