General Dentist

We’re committed to unlocking the potential of every child. The IWS Children’s Clinic is a full-service primary care clinic providing quality, affordable medical, dental and behavioral child health care service, for children in need from infancy through age 18. Owned and supported by the OPRF Infant Welfare Society who is committed to unlocking the potential of every child.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

GENERAL DENTIST BASIC FUNCTION:
To meet the preventative, restorative and educational needs of the IWS Children’s Clinic patient population.

HOURS:

This is a part-time position for 2 days a week.

REPORTS TO:

Oral Health Director

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To meet the professional, ethical and moral standards of the American Dental Association.
• To obtain accurate and thorough data on each patient though medical histories, study models and radiographs.
• To examine, evaluate, and treat each patient who comes under his/her care.
• To provide preventive, therapeutic and restorative dental care.
• To refer patients when treatment modalities are not available at the clinic.
• To maintain a sterile/disinfected environment in the delivery of oral care.
• To educate the patient and parent/guardian in the prevention of dental caries and other dental conditions.
• To attend and participate in meetings of the Clinic Staff.
• To provide input on the performance, technical skills of the dental auxiliary staff.
• Maintain the spirit of teamwork in the effort to provide a caring respectful environment for the patient, families and clinic staff.
• Responsible for performing other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Must be able to interact with all levels of staff and the public and be comfortable working with children. Must be proficient in the examination and treatment of patients according to the standards of the American Dental Association. Knowledge of Spanish a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

DDS or DMD with a current Illinois license. Minimum of two-years’ experience in a high-volume pediatric dental setting preferred.

Job Type: Part-e