LOCATION: Ambulatory & Community Health Net

SHIFT: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Applicants may apply for this position by submitting 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.

Job Summary

Provides direct clinical care of pediatric patients in accordance with the general policies and standards of performance established by the clinic. Elicit detailed patient histories and conduct complete dental assessment. Perform dental care and treatment planning including diagnosis, preventive, operative, prosthetic, endodontic, pedodontics, surgical and oral pathologic procedures. Provide dental care to pediatric patients inclusive of counseling of patients and their families, developing treatment plans and prescribing medication within the scope of their education as assigned at one or more clinical facilities.

Typical Duties

• * Provides inpatient and outpatient pediatric dental care in the Cook County Health and Hospitals System, 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 disease, abnormalities, injuries and dysfunctional disorders of the oral cavity and its associated structures in the pediatric population
• * Provide 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 dental practice in accordance with organizational policies, Federal guidelines, and ADA professional standards. Complies fully with approved infection control standards
• * Ability to apply modem methods and practices of general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, and oral surgery
• * Thorough knowledge of the principles of general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, and oral surgery
• * Complies with documentation requirements. Submits documentation required by 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 preventive oral health screening education to clients, as occasions arise
• * Maintain high standard of dental practice and participate in the training and development of the dental team
• * Assist in the educating both the patients and clinic staff
• * Provide direction and train to semi-professional and para-professional dental staff
• * 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
• * Assist in orientation and training of new staff, as needed
• * Develops and maintains a basic knowledge of services available at the Cook County Health and Hospitals System (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
• * Participate 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, 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, with regard to 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. Attend 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
• * Counsel 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 Assistant; Directs Dental Assistant as it relates to direct patient care and day to day operations
• * Performs other job duties as assigned