What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Dentist position at TCA Health Inc.?
TCA Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center located on Chicago's far south side has been a provider of innovative, accessible, and quality primary care, dental, behavioral health services and more to Chicagoland's underserved communities for over 50 years! The culture at TCA Health is one of service and commitment. Our team of dedicated professionals is the reason why TCA Health continues to be one of Chicago’s leading Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Staff Dentist is responsible for providing quality dental care to patients of all ages. Provides operational assistance to assure quality of care and service in a cost-effective manner, which is consistent with the applicable state standards for licensure for the position and the organizational practice guidelines.
Dental Responsibilities
- Provide dental services in an outpatient setting in an organized and efficient manner.
- Provide comprehensive oral health care through treatment with preventive and restorative techniques or through referrals to outside sources for services beyond the scope of organizational practice.
- Prescribe and/or plan appropriate and effective treatment.
- Ensures integration of patient education into all treatment phases.
- Effectively document patient visit notes, orders, calls, clinical or other records as required.
- Demonstrates teamwork by working effectively with all team members, attending and participating actively in group meetings, and conferring with leadership.
- Participates in the school based, mobile, and external rotation dental programs and grants as needed.
- Participates in QI meetings, peer review sessions, and special projects or activities that promote continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Active Illinois Dental License in good standing
- DMD or DDS degree from an accredited program
- Active DEA registration
- Current BLS certification
Benefits
At TCA Health, we believe that you, our Employees, are our most important asset. Helping you and your family achieve and maintain good health—physical, emotional, and financial—is the reason TCA Health offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.
In addition to the benefits listed below, providers may be eligible for continuing medical education reimbursement, up to five paid CME days, malpractice insurance, and NHSC Student Loan Repayment.
In addition to the benefits listed below, providers may be eligible for continuing medical education reimbursement, up to five paid CME days, malpractice insurance, and NHSC Student Loan Repayment.
- Medical Insurance (4 plan options)
- Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
- Vision
- LTD (company paid)
- Life AD&D (company paid)
- 401k with employer match
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Other voluntary benefits through Aflac
- And More...
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. without sponsorship.
