Dentist On-Call

DuPage County Health Department; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an On-Call Dentist to provide vital dental services across various settings, including urgent care and mobile clinics. This role is crucial for delivering care to children, adolescents, and adults, ensuring they receive the necessary dental treatments. The ideal candidate will have a professional degree in Dentistry, a valid Illinois Dentist license, and a commitment to patient privacy and cultural respect. Join a dedicated team that values compassion and service excellence in the community.

Qualifications

• Completion of a professional degree in Dentistry required.
• Two years of experience as a Dentist or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental examinations and complete necessary procedures.
• Support the Health Department's mission and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Dental examinations

Patient care

Understanding of patient privacy laws

Cultural competence

Education

Professional degree in Dentistry

Job description

The DuPage County Health Department, in Wheaton, is looking for an On-Call Dentist. The dental services shall be performed in different settings such as, the Urgent Care Clinic, the Smile Squad Mobile Dental Clinic or the Dental Sealant Program. Services are provided to children, adolescent and adults.

• Performs dental examinations
• Completes dental procedures including, but not limited to, treatment of infection, procedures needed to assist client with a tooth presenting pain, fracture with pain, severe tooth destruction, nerve involvement, bleeding, facial swelling, fever, avulsion and treatment of pathology that caused problem
• Becomes familiar with Urgent Care Clinic, Smile Squad Mobile Dental Clinic and Dental Sealant Program policies and procedures.
• Supports the Health Department mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy
• Demonstrates understanding, respect and compassion of other ethnic groups and cultures
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to patient privacy laws
• Maintains required training, licensure, and/or certification

Completion of a professional degree in Dentistry, and two years of experience as a Dentist; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. This position requires an active State of Illinois Dentist license, and an active State of Illinois Dentist Controlled Substance license.