ENDODONTIST - ORAL HEALTH

Cook County Health; Illinois; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook County Health seeks an experienced Endodontist to provide endodontic care, diagnosis, and treatment planning for pediatric to adult patients across multiple clinics. The role includes emergency endodontic care, patient counseling, and coordinating with medical staff.

The position emphasizes infection control, documentation, staff education, and participation in outreach and quality assurance initiatives to improve community dental health.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Dentistry.
• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school.
• Endodontic residency from an CODA-endorsed program.

Responsibilities

• Provides inpatient and outpatient endodontic care across CCH clinics.
• Develops treatment plans and communicates with patients and families.
• Prescribes medications per guidelines and adheres to infection control standards.
• Mentors staff and participates in outreach and quality assurance.

Skills

Endodontic therapy

Patient management

Team collaboration

Education

DDS/DMD

Endodontic Residency

Endodontic Board Certification

Job description

LOCATION: AMBULATORY COMMUNITY HEALTH NET

SHIFT: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Job Summary

The Endodontist performs dental care and treatment planning including diagnosis, endodontic, surgical and oral pathologic procedures to pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients in accordance with the general policies and standards of performance established by the clinic. The Endodontist will provide endodontic therapy to patients throughout Cook County Health (CCH) clinics inclusive of counseling of patients and their families, developing treatment plans, and prescribing medication within the scope of their education.

Typical Duties

• Provides inpatient and outpatient endodontic care in the Cook County Health (CCH) including securing health histories and pertinent information from patients, examinations of the teeth and oral structures, interprets test results for diagnosis of problems, and performs agreed on endodontic procedures.
• Examines diagnoses and treats disease, abnormalities, of the dental pulps and periapical tissues of teeth within the oral cavity and its associated structures in all populations.
• Provides appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Develops and individualized plan of treatment for each patient and explains the recommended treatment plan to each patient and their families.
• Provides emergency dental care, refers patients to dental specialists as appropriate, and refers patients to medical department for diagnosis and treatment of suspected medical problems.
• Prescribes and/or dispenses medications to patients as per practice guidelines.
• Implements endodontic practice in accordance with organizational policies, Federal guidelines, and ADA professional standards. Complies fully with approved infection control standards.
• Complies with documentation requirements. Submits documentation required by the administration.
• Supports outreach and educational projects operated by the organization.
• Participates in the marketing of the dental practice to the community.
• Meets or exceeds all productivity expectations the Department Chair.
• Maintains high standard of dental practice and participate in the training and development of the dental team.
• Assists in the educating both the patients and clinic staff.
• Provides direction and train to semi-professional and para-professional dental staff.
• Consults with the Department Chair and other staff and physicians when necessary to coordinate care with other services.
• Assists in preparation of informational materials for dissemination to clients, professionals, and other agencies.
• Participates and assists in orientation and training of new staff and students.
• Provides clinical consultation to other staff members and supervision of staff and students as assigned.
• Develops and maintains a basic knowledge of services available at the CCH.
• Develops and maintains a basic awareness of health disparities within the community.
• Assists patients in developing oral health goals.
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of individual Emergency Preparedness roles.
• Demonstrates Adherence to National Patient Safety Goals.
• Participates in mandatory in-services and drills, attends staff meetings and other training, including appropriate age specific educational trainings offered on a regular basis for professional development.
• Reports all unusual occurrences that may involve the safety and well‑being of the clients, patients and/or co‑workers, directly to the supervisor and/or designee.
• Performs duties in a prioritized, organized, and orderly manner to maximize clinic efficiency and productivity.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of clinic work area.
• Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of dental clinic policies, protocol and procedures as needed to achieve goals and objectives.
• Assist with the development, implementation and monitoring of the quality assurance program.
• Provides emergency instructions and referrals during non‑clinical hours while on call.
• Provides the necessary back‑up to the on‑call dentist regarding giving directions on an appropriate treatment plan.
• Exemplifies an example in attitude toward patients and staff, thereby performing duties with respect, dignity, privacy, and modesty to the patients.
• Fulfills state required Continuing Educational Credits within designated time frame. Attends professional conventions and seminars, participate in professional societies, and do all things reasonable, necessary, and desirable to maintain and improve his/her professional skills.
• Documents each on‑site/in‑office procedure, prescription, consultation, and patient contact in patient’s chart within a twenty‑four (24) hour period.
• Counsels patients regarding dental, medical, and other problems which might affect patient’s health and well‑being.
• Performs such clinical procedures for patient’s benefit which are within scope and skill of practitioner, and which are economically feasible.
• Participates and cooperates in all reasonable efforts with the clinic to apply for and secure public or private grants, contracts, and donations, and all customary and desirable accreditation, licensing and permits.
• Works directly with Dental Assistants providing direction as it relates to direct patient care and day to day operations.
• Performs other job duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Dentistry
• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited dental school
• Completed an Endodontic Dental Residency from an accredited (CODA) Endodontic Residency Program
• Endodontic Dentistry Board Certification
• Must possess a current and unrestricted Dental License in the State of Illinois
• Current State of Illinois Endodontic Dentist License
• Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by start of employment
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous direct patient care experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

• Thorough knowledge of the principles of general dentistry and endodontic therapy
• Knowledge and skill to use and maintain dental equipment in the delivery of patient care
• Knowledge in the methods and techniques of endodontic dental care in the treatment and control of dental disease
• Excellent interpersonal skills and written skills
• Skill to diagnose and to treat dental diseases to maintain the integrity of the dentition and supporting tissues
• Skill to perform surgical endodontic procedures to eliminate dental disease that presents a threat to the health and well‑being of the patients
• Skill in prescribing and fabricating prosthesis to maintain space and restore masticatory function
• Skill to perform endodontics to maintain integrity of the dentition
• Skill to perform dental radiological procedures to diagnose dental disease
• Skill in the application of dental materials in the provision of dental care
• Skill to communicate effectively (oral and/or written) to exchange and/or provide information and build and maintain cooperative working relationships between staff and patients
• Skill to effectively provide consultation and technical assistance to staff, quality health care to inmate patients, and ensure compliance and consistency with state laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc.
• Ability to apply modern methods and practices of general dentistry, endodontic dentistry, and surgery
• Ability to relate in a respectful, professional, courteous, and concerned manner with clients, co‑workers, and supervisors
• Ability to be culturally sensitive to clients/patients and staff
• Requires flexibility to work in a fast‑paced clinical environment
• Ability to creatively work with other health professionals from a variety of disciplines to achieve maximal program effectiveness and patient benefits
• Ability to creatively solve problems through individuals and/or programmatic action is an important part of this position
• Ability to develop teaching and counseling sessions, as needed
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and circumstances
• Willingness and ability to assume and delegate the needs of clinic patients, as a member of the health care team
• Ability to analyze situations accurately to determine and implement effective and appropriate courses of action
• Ability to perform endodontic dental procedures to treat diseases of the pulp and periapical tissues
• Ability to direct the work of auxiliary personnel in providing dental care
• Ability to prepare written reports, documents, memoranda, etc. to provide information to management and others, guide/direct staff, obtain resources, and record activities, etc.

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You also may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

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VETERAN PREFERENCE

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.

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• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"\
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

• Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents bust be presented at time of interview.

• Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre‑employment drug screen.

• CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER