Dentist

PCC Community Wellness Center•Chicago, IL

3d•$121,000 - $139,000•Onsite

About The Position

PCC Austin Dental and Specialty Clinic is seeking a Part-Time Dentist for their Chicago, IL location. The role involves providing general family dentistry services, supervising dental support staff, participating in meetings, and being available for on-call services. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree from an accredited dental school, be licensed in Illinois, and possess strong computer literacy and customer service skills. Spanish speaking is a plus.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited dental school.
Licensed by the State of Illinois.
Strong computer literacy/proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Proficiency with PC, email, facsimile machine, computerized voice mail system, and common office machines.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the public.
Detail-oriented with the ability to work with minimum/no supervision.
Willingness to be part of a team-unit and cooperate in the accomplishment of departmental goals and organizational objectives.
Capability to recommend and participate in the development of policies and procedures.
Highly self-motivated to identify areas that need investigation and resolution.
Ability to follow-through, assume responsibility, and use good judgment.
Ability to maintain professionalism under stressful situations.
Ability to provide excellent customer service and telephone skills.
Ability to self-motivate and direct with the ability to prioritize and work efficiently under pressure.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication.
Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Repeat the same movements.
Sit for long periods of time.
Bend or twist body.
See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
Hold arm and hand in one position or hold hand steady while moving arm.
Understand the speech of another person.
Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking is a plus.
Three or more years of professional experience in dentistry preferred but will consider recent graduate.

Responsibilities

Provide general family dentistry services to patients, including operating diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments, examining oral structures, administering anesthetics, developing treatment plans, treating dental problems, diagnosing conditions, adjusting prostheses, and advising on preventive care.
Work with administrative leadership in the supervision and direction of dental support staff.
Participate in required meetings, including the monthly staff meeting.
Be available for on-call services and ad hoc consultations by providers and clinical staff.