PEDIATRIC DENTIST AMBULATORY & COMMUNITY HEALTH NET

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• * Graduation from an accredited School of Dentistry (transcripts required at time of interview)
• * Must be a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) (proof required at time of interview)
• * Completed a Pediatric Dental Residency from an accredited Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Pediatric Residency Program (proof required at time of interview)
• * Licensed as a Pediatric Dentist in the State of Illinois (proof required at time of the interview)
• * Board Certified Pediatric Dentistry (proof required at time of the interview)
• * Illinois and Federal controlled substance license (proof required at time of the interview)
• * Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (proof required at time of the interview)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Direct patient care experience is preferred.
  
  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• * Thorough knowledge of the principles of general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, and oral surgery
• * Knowledge and skill to use and maintain dental equipment in the delivery of patient care
• * Knowledge in the methods and techniques of preventative 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
• * Ability to apply modem methods and practices of general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, and oral 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 in order to determine and implement effective and appropriate courses of action
• * Ability to perform operative dental procedures to restore the integrity of the dentition
• * Skill to perform oral surgical 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
• * Ability to direct the work of auxiliary personnel in providing 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
• * Ability to prepare written reports, documents, memoranda, etc. to provide information to management and others, guide/direct staff, obtain resources, and record activities, etc.
• * 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.
• 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job function

VETERAN PREFERENCE

PLEASE READ

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.

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

*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 an Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

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 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION

Degrees awarded outside 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 must 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.

*CCH 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 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER