Pediatric Dentist

Lawndale Christian Health Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawndale Christian Health Center in Chicago is seeking a qualified dental professional responsible for providing comprehensive dental care. The role includes supervising dental staff, ensuring equipment functionality, and overseeing dental students during their rotations.

The ideal candidate must possess a DDS or DMD degree, be board certified (or eligible), and have the necessary Illinois state licensure.

Qualifications

• High level of concentration required for patient care.
• Must be licensed to practice in Illinois.
• CPR certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental care to qualified patients.
• Supervise dental staff and students.
• Ensure all equipment is functioning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Supervisory skills

Patient Care

Education

DDS or DMD degree

Board Certification

Job description

Brief Description

Responsible for providing dental care to all patients they are qualified to treat. Supervise all dental staff. Precept dental students when they are on rotation at LCHC.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide dental care to all patients that they are qualified to treat.
• Supervise all dental staff.
• Ensure that all dental equipment is functioning properly.
• Oversee the activities of any dental students rotating at LCHC.
• Complete CE as required to maintain licensure.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dental Director.
• Schedule staff for Ogden and Homan sites.

Required Skills or Abilities

Mental Requirements

Requires a high level of concentration and high level of attention intermittently. Generally, the approach to tasks may be consistent, but the number of steps required and/or the number of variables involved creates the possibility of errors unless the incumbent pays close attention.

Physical Requirements

• Activity: Patient Care
• Approximate % of Time: 80%
• Comments: Patient care requires sharp mental acuity, concentration and physical dexterity.
• Sitting: 80%
• Standing: 10%
• Walking: 10%
• Approximate percentage of time spent lifting, pulling and/or pushing: 5%
• Maximum number of pounds required (with or without assistance): 50 lbs.

Required Knowledge, Experience, Or Licensure/Registration

• Education: DDS or DMD degree
• Licenses or Certifications: Board Certification (or eligible) in area of specialty training and maintenance of certification; State licensure to practice in the state of Illinois, CPR Certified.