Dentist - Mile Square Health Center

Dentist - Mile Square Health Center

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Salary Range: $119,898 – $153,890

About UI Health: UI Health is a comprehensive care, education, and research system that includes the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

Position Summary: Provide clinical dental care within the scope of license and credentials at Mile Square Health Center (MSHC) clinics in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.

• Examine patients to determine nature of condition, utilizing x-rays, dental instruments, and other diagnostic tools/procedures.
• Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums, and related oral structures.
• Clean, fill, extract, and replace teeth using rotary, hand instruments, dental appliances, medications, and surgical implements.

• Provide preventive dental services to patients, including fluoride applications and sealants.
• Provide continuous education to patients with respect to oral and dental hygiene.

• Record patient-dentist transactions accurately and completely reflecting the nature of the contact, condition of the patient, and the care or treatment provided.
• Complete referrals, data collection instruments, and other records as required.
• Assist with design, development, and implementation of appropriate Dental Department policies and protocols in compliance with current professional standards.
• Assist with continuing education, on-the-job training, and orientation of community health center staff as requested.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Degree from an accredited dental school.
• Current Illinois dental license.
• Current DEA license.
• Eligible for University of Illinois College of Dentistry privileges.
• Current Valid American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. AI tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process; all employment decisions will be made by a person.