Dentist (DMD/DDS) - Pittsfield SMS-3546

SIU Medicine; Pittsfield (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SIU Medicine seeks a dentist to deliver direct dental care at the Center for Family Medicine’s FQHC clinics in Pike County, IL. The role includes coordinating with the Chief Dental Officer to shape training experiences for dental students and residents.

The position features teaching (10%), research/academic activities (5%), and service (80%), with administration duties and community coordination. Requirements include a DDS or DMD (or in progress) and Illinois licensure or eligibility, plus

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree, or in pursuit of such.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice dentistry in Illinois.
• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority and low-income populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct dental services to patients in Pike County clinics.
• Supervise dental hygienists and dental assistants in patient care.
• Demonstrate commitment to the mission and values of SIU School of Medicine and outstanding customer service.
• Maintain effective relationships with community providers to coordinate care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and maintain provider productivity.
• Attend faculty meetings and core conferences as requested.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

DDS or DMD degree

Illinois license or eligible

Job description

This position will provide dental care services to patients of the Center for Family Medicine's FQHC's programs. In addition, the incumbent will work closely with the Chief Dental Officer to coordinate training experiences for dental students and other learners.

Teaching (10%)

• 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.

Research/Academic Activities (5%)

• Attend professional meetings in the field to keep abreast of new developments and treatments.

Service (80%)

• 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.
• Demonstrate commitment to the mission and behavioral standards of SIU School of Medicine, providing excellent service to internal and external customers through collaboration, partnership, compassion, respect, integrity, accountability, diversity and inclusion, and continuous learning and improvement.

Administration (5%)

• Maintain effective relationships with community providers 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.

Qualifications

• 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 or license eligible to practice dentistry in the State of Illinois.

Southern 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.

Pre‑employment background screenings required.