Dentist Dentist Hiring Department : Family and Community Medicine Location : Rockford, IL USA Requisition ID : 1025101 Posting Close Date : 6/15/2024 About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent 'Best Colleges' rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Description:
Position Summary
This position will perform dental-related services in a corrections environment at the Winnebago County Justice Center. The College of Medicine provides a full spectrum of health care services in this facility, including dental services. Correctional dentistry is a unique, challenging, and exciting opportunity for dentists because it allows you to provide patient care without the interference and barriers associated with a private practice.
Duties & Responsibilities Examine patients to determine nature of condition, utilizing x-rays, dental instruments, and other diagnostic tools/procedures. Fill cavities and fix or remove damaged teeth, using rotary, hand instruments, dental appliances, medications, and surgical implements. Administer or prescribe medications to decrease pain and improve patient health. Interact with patients and instruct them on proper oral care. Measure and fit patients for dental appliances. Refer patients to specialist as needed Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications Graduate from an accredited school of Dentistry Medicine (DDS/DMD) Active and unrestricted Illinois dental license
Preferred Qualifications
Wage: $115 per hour and negotiable
This position is one day a week.
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