Dentist (DDS or DMD) - FT or PT

promisehealth.org; Aurora; On-site; CAD 159,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Dentist, providing quality dental care to diverse communities. You'll be responsible for diagnosing and treating dental issues, developing treatment plans, and educating patients on oral hygiene. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in community health.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with employer match

FSA

Vacation

Sick Leave

Continuing Dental Education Support

NHSC Loan Repayment or Scholarship Site

Qualifications

• Preferred 2-4 years of experience in community health center or with underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and comprehensive dentistry services to children and adults.
• Assist with the development of clinical dental policies and procedures.
• Educate individuals in oral health-related conditions.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Administrative Management

Oral Hygiene Education

Education

Graduate from an accredited dental school

Job description

At Promise Healthcare, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the diverse communities we serve by providing high-quality, equitable healthcare to people of all ages. Our vision is to be a catalyst for positive change, shaping a future where healthcare is not a privilege but a fundamental right for every person and no one is left behind.

Be a part of a team that values excellence, equity, and community. If you're ready to lead with passion and precision, apply now to become our Dentist and help us make a lasting impact on the future of healthcare.

This position will play a key role providing quality dental care at Promise Healthcare. The primary focus will be examining, diagnosing, and developing treatment plans for infections and injuries to the teeth and mouth. The Dentist in this position must have an interest in delivering care in a community health center and a passion for creating a dental home for those underserved for dental care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide general and comprehensive dentistry services to children and adults
• Assist with the development of clinical dental policies and procedures
• Diagnosis and evaluate dental conditions and maintaining accurate dental records to support diagnosis/evaluation
• 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 plan 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
• Educates individuals in oral health-related conditions and in the general promotion of oral health-related disease prevention.
• Expected to consistently 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
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Schedule:

• Full or Part-Time positions available

AMAZING BENEFITS:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with employer match
• FSA
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Continuing Dental Education Support
• NHSC Loan Repayment or Scholarship Site - up to $50,000 for a two-year commitment
  • $5,000 additional with oral proficiency in Spanish
  • For more information please visit: https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/

Proposed salary range: $159,000 to $175,000

About Promise: 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.

Completed background check and drug screen required prior to start date.