DENTIST IV - AMBULATORY COMMUNITY HEALTH NET - 8:30AM - 4:30 PM

LOCATION: AMBULATORY COMMUNITY HEALTH NET

SHIFT: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address: MDRecruit@cookcountyhhs.org

When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email. An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.

To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the online application or must be included with your emailed resume/CV. Please refer to Veteran Preference document requirements listed on the bottom of this posting.

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JOB SUMMARY

Provides direct clinical care of patients in accordance with the general policies and standards of performance established by the clinic. Elicits detailed patient histories and conducts complete dental assessment. Performs dental care and treatment planning including diagnosis, preventive, operative, prosthetic, endodontic, pedodontic, surgical and oral pathologic procedures. Provides dental care to patients of all stages of the lifespan (infant-geriatric) inclusive of counseling, developing treatment plans and prescribing medication within the scope of their education at an assigned clinic.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Provides outpatient care in the Cook County Health and Hospitals System (CCHHS), 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 dental procedures
• Examines diagnoses and treats diseases, abnormalities, injuries and dysfunctional disorders of
  the oral cavity and its associated structures in children and adults
• Provides appropriate behavior management techniques
• Develops an individualized plan of treatment for each patient and explains the recommended
  treatment plan to each patient
• 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 dental 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 and provides health
  consultation to community groups as occasions arise and schedules permit
• Participates in the marketing of the dental practice to the community
• Meets or exceeds all productivity expectations of the Dental Director
• Provides preventative oral health screening education to clients, as occasions arise
• Maintains high standard of dental practice and participates in the training and development of
  the dental team
• Assists in educating both the patients and clinic staff
• Provides direction and training to semi-professional and para-professional dental staff
• Refers clients to appropriate community and health resources
• Consults with Dental Director and other staff Dentist 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 in orientation of new staff and students
• Provides clinical consultation to other staff members and supervision of staff and students as
  assigned
• Assists in orientation and training of new staff, as needed
• Develops and maintains a basic knowledge of services available at CCHHS
• Develops and maintains a basic awareness of health disparities with 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 Safety Officer
• Performs duties in a prioritized, organized,