Cook County, IL Chicago , IL 60602
Posted 1 week ago
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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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
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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:
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.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Cook County, IL