Dentist (DDS or DMD) - FT or PT

Position: Dentist

Job Description:

• Provide general and comprehensive dentistry services to children and adults
• Assist with the development of clinical dental policies and procedures
• Diagnose and evaluate dental conditions and maintain accurate dental records
• Interpret x-rays and treat mouth diseases
• Provide restorations and other treatment as needed
• Perform emergency procedures on patients to reduce or eliminate pain
• Assess treatment options and agree on treatment plans with patients
• Instruct/educate patients in oral hygiene and dental care
• Assist with the development and implementation of Dental Quality Assurance
• Assist with training and evaluating assigned dental staff
• Educate individuals in oral health-related conditions and in the general promotion of oral health-related disease prevention
• Work to ensure patient satisfaction and maintain positive relationships
• Ability to work in conditions that include exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissues, contagious diseases, and/or other potentially hazardous materials
• Fine motor coordination sufficient to perform manipulative skills
• Excellent interpersonal and administrative management experience
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited dental school
• Knowledge of public health principles and practices
• Preferred 2-4 years of experience in a community health center or with underserved populations
• Current dental licensure for the state of Illinois is required
• Must have a valid driver's license, insurance, and transportation to other clinics as needed
• Bilingual (Spanish) language preferred

Schedule:

• Full or Part-Time positions available

Professional Development:

• Continuing Dental Education Support

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with employer match
• FSA
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• NHSC Loan Repayment or Scholarship Site - up to $50,000 for a two-year commitment
• $5,000 additional with oral proficiency in Spanish

Community Overview:

Based in Champaign, Illinois, Promise Healthcare is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to improving the health of the community through treatment, prevention, and education. We serve all patients regardless of their ability to pay for services and provide robust patient support and enabling services. Promise has deep roots in Champaign's underserved communities and serves a diverse population. Approximately 30% of our patients are Spanish-speaking. Champaign-Urbana is a growing, diverse community of 195,000 residents and home to the Big-Ten University of Illinois. Champaign-Urbana is located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. Champaign is 2.3 hours from the Chicago O'Hare International Airport with daily train transportation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.