At Promise Healthcare, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the diverse communities we serve by providing high-quality, equitable healthcare to people of all ages. Our vision is to be a catalyst for positive change, shaping a future where healthcare is not a privilege but a fundamental right for every person and no one is left behind.

Be a part of a team that values excellence, equity, and community. If you're ready to lead with passion and precision, apply now to become our Dentist and help us make a lasting impact on the future of healthcare.

This position will play a key role providing quality dental care at Promise Healthcare. The primary focus will be examining, diagnosing, and developing treatment plans for infections and injuries to the teeth and mouth. The Dentist in this position must have an interest in delivering care in a community health center and a passion for creating a dental home for those underserved for dental care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide general and comprehensive dentistry services to children and adults
• Assist with the development of clinical dental policies and procedures
• Diagnosis and evaluate dental conditions and maintaining accurate dental records to support diagnosis/evaluation
• Interpret x-rays and treat mouth diseases
• Provide restorations and other treatment as needed
• Perform emergency procedures on patients to reduce or eliminate pain
• Assess treatment options and agree on treatment plan with patients
• Instruct/educate patients in oral hygiene and dental care
• Assist with the development and implementation of Dental Quality Assurance
• Assist with training and evaluating assigned dental staff
• Educates individuals in oral health-related conditions and in the general promotion of oral health-related disease prevention.
• Expected to consistently work to ensure patient satisfaction and maintain positive relationships
• Ability to work in conditions that include exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissues contagious diseases and/or other potentially hazardous materials
• Fine motor coordination sufficient to perform manipulative skills
• Excellent interpersonal and administrative management experience
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited dental school
• Knowledge of public health principles and practices
• Preferred 2 -4 years of experience in community health center or with underserved populations.
• Current dental licensure for the state of Illinois is required
• Must have valid driver's license, insurance, and transportation to other clinics as needed.
• Bilingual (Spanish)language preferred

Schedule:

• Full or Part-Time positions available

BENEFITS:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with employer match
• FSA
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Continuing Dental Education Support
• NHSC Loan Repayment or Scholarship Site - up to $50,000 for a two-year commitment
  • $5,000 additional with oral proficiency in Spanish
  • For more information please visit: https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/