Dentist; DMD/DDS - Pittsfield SMS
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Dental / Dentistry
Dentistry / General Dentist, Healthcare Consultant
Location: Pittsfield
Description
This position will provide dental care services to patients of the Center for Family Medicine's FQHC programs. In addition, the incumbent will work closely with the Chief Dental Officer to coordinate training experiences for dental students and other learners.
Examples of Duties- Develop and facilitate core curriculum conferences for the FCM residency program on the integration of oral health and primary care.
- Serve as a mentor for dental students and residents who rotate through the Quincy or Pike County site.
- Supervise dental students in the provision of care to patients.
- Attend professional meetings in field to keep abreast of new developments and treatments.
- Provide direct dental services to patients of the SIU CFM dental clinics in Pike County.
- Supervise dental hygienist and dental assistants in the provision of dental care to patients.
- Demonstrates, by actions, commitment to the mission and the behavioral standards of SIU School of Medicine. Provides excellent service to both internal and external customers through collaboration and partnership; compassion and respect; integrity and accountability; diversity and inclusion; as well as continuous learning and improvement.
- Maintain effective relationships with community providers in sites where dental care is provided to enhance services and outcomes for patients, ensuring coordination of care with community resources.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory entities' standards; ensure quality patient care and appropriate provider productivity.
- Serve as member of the Management Team and the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee.
- Attend faculty meetings and core conferences as requested.
- Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority and low income populations.
- Doctorate of Dental Surgery or Doctorate of Dental Medicine or in the pursuit of such.
- Licensed/License Eligible to Practice Dentistry in the State of Illinois.
If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr recruitment or call Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
Mission StatementThe mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.
EEO StatementSouthern Illinois University School of Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.
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