Dentist

• Conducts clinical dentistry in the dental office with support personnel.
• Provides the clients of Lake County with general dental services, emphasizing service for the
  low income and poor clients.
• Advises the Dental Program leadership concerning dental office policy and procedures.
• Oversees the quality and productivity of dental office support personnel.
• Directs the operational policies of the dental office.
• Develops and maintains a basic knowledge of services available at the Lake County Health
  Department and Community Health Center (LCHD/CHC).
• Develops and maintains a basic awareness of the Chronic Care Model Processes in order to
  reduce health disparities within our communities.
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of individual Emergency Preparedness roles.
• Demonstrates adherence to National Patient Safety Goals.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to assess, monitor and improve program
  services.
• Participates in quality assurance projects as well as delivers presentations to the dental staff. • Participates 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 clinical compliance and safety and well-
  being of the clients,  and/or co-workers, directly work with clinical compliance, Safety Officer,
  and  Dental Leadership.
• Performs duties to meet or exceed productivity, quality and customer service standards.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of clinic and work area.

• Requires a D.D.S. or D.M.D. Degree from a dental school accepted by the American Dental
  Association.
• Requires possession of a current, valid license to practice dentistry in the state of Illinois
• Maintains DEA and CDS in good standings
• Requires at least one year of clinical experience. GPR training is preferred.
• Stays current in the field of General Dentistry.
• Understands CDC and TJC guidelines as related to the practice of Dentistry.
• Ability to work on weekends, holidays and overtime if necessary.
• Ability to maintain and keep records.

As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community. 

Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found athttps://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department.

At this time, you must live in Illinois or Wisconsin to be eligible to work at Lake County Health Department. You can find our salary gradesathttps://www.lakecountyil.gov/4515/Salary-Grades. For unionized positions, a list of our collective bargaining agreements can be found here: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2686/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.

Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.