Dental Director

About TCA

TCA Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center located on Chicago's far south side has been a provider of innovative, accessible, and quality primary care, dental, behavioral health services and more to Chicagoland's underserved communities for over 50 years!

The culture at TCA Health is one of service and commitment. Our team of dedicated professionals is the reason why TCA Health continues to be one of Chicago’s leading Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers.

TCA C.A.R.E.S.

• Compassion:
  
  We are kind, considerate, and caring.
• Accountability:
  
  We take ownership for each person’s experiences.
• Respect:
  
  We treat each person with dignity.
• Excellence:
  
  We seek the highest level of performance in all we do.
• Stewardship:
  
  We strive for racial and health equity, diversity, and inclusion by delivering quality health care and access for all

401K Retirement Savings Plan and up to a 4% match;
Medical Insurance- employer pays 85% of single HMO rate. Dental and Vision Insurance- employer pays 100% of single HMO rate. Employer-Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance. Employer-Paid Long Term Disability. Nine (9) paid holidays per year. Twenty-one (21) days of paid time off.

The Dental Director is responsible to supervise dental providers, dental auxiliaries, and dental administrative staff; and to ensure that comprehensive, quality dental care is provided to adult and pediatric patients.

(include but are not limited to the following);

• Developing goals and objectives for the dental team; hiring quality staff; supervising all personnel; performing staff reviews and performance evaluations; and motivating and evaluating staff;
• Analyzing dental practice’s needs; designing and implementing programs and procedures.
• Establishing, reviewing and maintaining dental standards with the aim of assuring the quality of dental care provided for the Health Center’s consumers.
• Provide timely reports and feedback to the Medical Director and CEO on dental clinic functioning.
• Designing, providing and/or overseeing all in-service and procedural training for dental staff.
• Establishing workflow, procedures, and operational improvements.
• Researching problems and recommending solutions
• Monitoring use of budget throughout the year and preparing and submitting the annual budget for the dental practice.
• Sourcing grant and funding opportunities; assisting in the preparation of funding applications; and coordinating the application process through conclusion.

• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic dental services to all patients;
  • Medical history is reviewed at every visit.
  • All pathologic conditions are charted and reported to the patient.
  • A written treatment plan developed with all options explained to the patient.
  • An informed consent discussion is held with all patients prior to initiating any treatment.
  • Patients are treated and removed from pain and infection.
  • Referrals for specialists given to patients, if necessary.
  • Enters and signs all treatment provided on the treatment form.
  • Meets clinical standards of practice.
  • Participates in the Quality Assurance Program at least bi-annually as one who is assessed.
  • Refers all staff or patient grievances to the Dental Director.
• Instructs assigned dental assistants in chair-side, laboratory, sterilization, and radiology procedures.
• Oversees maintenance and cleanliness of dental operation.
• Delegates expanded duties in accordance with skills of dental auxiliary and within limits of State of Illinois Law.
• Assures integration of patient education into all treatment phases;
  • Discuss home care status and techniques with patients who demonstrate sub-optimal plaque control.
  • Incorporates parent into education regime for every child less than 10 years old (if possible).
  • Explains the importance of maintaining appointments to every patient.

• Prompt and accurate preparation and completion of records and reports of all examinations, procedures, and other services rendered by the Dentist as Health Center may reasonably request, including prompt placement of such information into patient charts in accordance with Health Center’s…