Dentist

Overview

Job Title:

Dentist |

Location:

Stronghurst, IL, 61480 | Wage Range: $ - $ annually

This range is provided by Eagle View Community Health System. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$/hr - $/hr

• Administers local anesthesia routinely and may utilize analgesia and medications when indicated.
• Exposes and interprets intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs of the head, neck, and face that pertain to oral health; utilizes this information to formulate diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Performs oral surgical procedures to include the removal of teeth, foreign bodies, and anomalies from the oral cavity.
• Performs biomechanical services to remove and control infections and to restore form and function to the complete masticatory organ.
• Treats local dental diseases and oral manifestations of systemic disease reflected in oral tissues.
• Recognizes limitations and requests consultation when examination reveals symptoms indicative of disease processes requiring treatment beyond the practitioner  capabilities.
• Acts and functions in a professional manner and utilizes knowledge of ethics in the rendering of treatment.
• Provides after-hours call per shared schedule and documents calls in patient record.
• May accomplish responsibilities associated with planning, implementing, and evaluating a structured dental health program designed to meet community needs.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• DDS or DMD degree from a dental school accepted by the American Dental Association.
• Possession of a current, valid license to practice dentistry in Illinois, or ability to obtain one.
• One year of experience in the field of clinical dentistry is desirable.
• Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with employees and patients.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment in the oral health care of patients.
• Ability to actively participate in national, state, and local professional activities.
• Ability to consult with appropriate health care professionals.

• The employee is regularly required to sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, reach with the hands and arms, talk, and hear.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, climb, occasionally balance, stoop, and kneel.
• The employee must lift and/or move 10 pounds or more.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

• The performance of this job takes place in a health center setting.
• The employee will be exposed to moderate levels of noise in a moderately paced environment.
• There will be frequent patient or client contact over the telephone and in person.
• The employee will also work with other EVCHS departments to deliver optimal service and meet health center goals.

• Support the mission of EVCHS and uphold its core values and mission statement.
• Strive for continuous quality improvement.
• Be respectful and honor psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural beliefs of each other and patients, clients, and community members.
• Act ethically in all aspects of performing job duties.
• Be team spirited.
• Exhibit exemplary customer service in all interactions.

Acknowledgment: I acknowledge that I have received this job description. I understand the duties and that I am responsible for complying with the job requirements and performing the essential functions contained herein, and any subsequent revisions, with or without reasonable accommodation. I further agree to abide by all administrative and clinical policies and procedures of Eagle View Community Health System.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

Distribution and notices: EVCHS Policy & Procedure Manual