Staff Dentist

Howard Brown Health is a nationally recognized leader in LGBTQ health and wellness. Our commitment to inclusive and affirming care has made us a cornerstone of the Chicago community. At Howard Brown, we believe in providing holistic, patient-centered care that empowers individuals and enriches lives.

What is in it for you:

• A commitment to work-life balance with:
  • 3-weeks paid vacation and 1-week of personal time
  • 12 accrued sick days per year
  •  9 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
  • PTO Exchange allows employees to turn unused PTO into liquid assets
• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance with two PPO plans and an HMO plan.
  • BCBS HMO, PPO, and PPO Select Plans
  • EyeMed Vision premium 
• 401k program with up to 5% employer match after 90 days 
• Employer-paid basic life insurance valued at one times the annual salary
• Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability
• Up to $720 pre-tax commuter and parking benefit account
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs; NHSC & PSLF
• Employee Assistance Program with 5 employer-paid counseling sessions
• 50% off at Brown Elephant Resale Shops and discounts at local businesses

SALARY: The position salary range is $153,776/annual - $188,087/annual depending on years of experience

What you can expect:

• Examines individuals requesting care, diagnoses their dental/oral conditions, prescribes and carries out, or directs others in carrying out, appropriate dental/oral treatment, or refers individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Records patient dentist transactions as they occur in the patient’s dental record so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient and the care or treatment provided. In addition the Dental Director shall complete referrals, data collections instruments and other records or paper works as shall be required from time to time by the health center.
• Educates individuals in the nature of oral health related conditions and in the general promotion of oral health related disease prevention. Serves on the dental staff and other center committees as assigned.
• Assists in the provision of technical assistance and health education to the community as requested.
• Performs periodic evaluations of all Dental Department professional providers as directed by the health center policies.
• Responsible for personal compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures governing the practice of dentistry and the clinical provision of dental care as well as those relating to, but not limited to, personnel issues, work place safety, public health and confidentiality

What you will bring to Howard Brown Health:

• Graduation from an accredited dental school
• Completion of an accredited general practice residency program is preferred
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience preferred
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges required, hospital privileges preferred
• FTCA coverage or private professional malpractice insurance obtainable

   

LICENSURE/CREDENTIALS:

• Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of Illinois
• Current CPR (BLS) certifications. ACLS preferred
• Illinois DPS and DEA registrations
• Medicare and Medicaid provider numbers

ADA SPECIFICATIONS:

(Physical demands that must be met in order to successfully complete the essential functions of the job)

• Requires ability to speak audibly and listen actively.
• Requires ability to use computers, telephones and other office equipment.
• Requires ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• May require occasional bending and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• May require periodic travel.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Howard Brown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage people of diverse ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, disabilities, religions, races, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, abilities, work, and life experiences to apply.   We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or veteran status.