Location : Pittsfield, IL
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: N977959
Department: Family and Community Medicine/Pittsfield-SMS
Opening Date: 06/07/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt

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Description

This position will provide dental care services to patients of the Center for Family Medicine's
FQHC's programs. In addition, the incumbent will work closely with the Chief Dental Officer to
coordinate training experiences for dental students and other learners.
Examples of Duties

I. TEACHING (10%)
A. Develop and facilitate core curriculum conferences for the FCM
residency program on the integration of oral health and primary
care.
B. Serve as a mentor for dental students and residents who rotate
through the Quincy or Pike County site.
C. Supervise dental students in the provision of care to patients.
II. RESEARCH/ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES (5%)
A. Attend professional meetings in field to keep abreast of new
developments and treatments.
III. SERVICE (80%)
A. Provide direct dental services to patients of the SIU CFM dental clinics in
Pike County.
8. Supervise dental hygienist and dental assistants in the provision of dental
care to patients.
C. Demonstrates, by actions, commitment to the mission and the behavioral
standards of SIU School of Medicine. Provides excellent service to both
internal and external customers through collaboration and partnership;
compassion and respect; integrity and accountability; diversity and
inclusion; as well as continuous learning and improvement.
IV. ADMINISTRATION (5%)
A. Maintain effective relationships with community providers in sites where
dental care is provided to enhance services and outcomes for patients,
ensuring coordination of care with community resources.
B. Ensure compliance with all regulatory entities' standards; ensure quality
patient care and appropriate provider productivity.
C. Serve as member of the Management Team and the Continuous
Quality Improvement Committee.
D. Attend faculty meetings and core conferences as requested.
Qualifications

a. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority and low income populations.
b. Doctorate of Dental Surgery or Doctorate of Dental Medicine or in the pursuit of such.
c. Licensed/License Eligible to Practice Dentistry in the State of Illinois
Supplemental Information
If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

Paid time off: Includes 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service

Paid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill

Health, Dental, and Life insurance

Optional life insurance: Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.

Prescription: Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.

Long-term Disability Insurance

Flexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars

Voluntary retirement accounts: Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).

Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement

Leaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees

Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times

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