Dentist

Chicago Family Health Center•Chicago, IL

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate dentist to join our team and provide exceptional dental care to patients in the surrounding communities of Chicago Family Health Center (CFHC). The Dentist will work under the guidance of the Dental Director to deliver high-quality dental services to our patients while adhering to CFHC policies and industry best practices. The Dentist will also play an essential role in promoting the mission and vision of the Dentistry Department and the organization.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited dental school, D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery), or D.M.D. (Doctor of Dental Medicine).
Completion of an accredited general practice residency program is preferred.
Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of Illinois, required.
Current CPR (BLS) certification
DEA registration
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team.
Comfort working in a medical setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Strong communication and business acumen.
Experience in working with a diverse population base preferred.
Ability to appropriately handle confrontation and conflict.
Ability to work independently and to seek consultation as necessary.
Ability to follow organization and departmental processes and procedures.
Ability to work in a high stress/fast paced/high work volume environment.

Responsibilities

Examines patients requesting care, diagnose their dental/oral conditions, prescribes and carries out, or directs others in carrying out, appropriate dental treatment within the scope of services credentialed, or refers individuals for specialty consultation or treatment according to approved clinical protocols and guidelines.
Records in a timely manner patient-dentist transactions in the patient’s dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided. In addition the Dentist shall complete referrals, data collection and dental laboratory work orders and other records as shall be required by the CFHC.
Educate patients in the nature of oral health related conditions and in the general promotion of oral health disease prevention.
Participates in 100 % peer review, chart audit and Quality Improvement programs.
Maintain an environment of cleanliness and practice standard infection procedures.
Assists in the provision of continuing education, on-the-job training, and the orientation and supervision of dental support staff as needed.