Job 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.

Teaching (10%)

• Serve as a mentor for dental students and residents who rotate through the Springfield site.
• Supervise dental students in the provision of care to patients.
• Develop and facilitate core curriculum conferences for the FCM residency program on the integration of oral health and primary care.

Service (80%)

• Provide direct dental services to patients of the SIU CFM dental clinic in Springfield.
• On an emergent or temporary basis, provide dental care to patients at other SIU FQHC dental sites.
• Supervise dental hygienist and dental assistants in the provision of dental care to patients.
• Participate in Center Peer Review and Quality Improvement activities.
• Provide emergency services to patients as needed.

Administration (5%)

• 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.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory entities' standards; ensure quality patient care and appropriate provider productivity.
• Serve as member of the Management Team and the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee.
• Attend faculty meetings and core conferences as requested.

Research/Academic Activities (5%)

• Attend professional meetings in field to keep abreast of new developments and treatments.
• Work on quality improvement and research projects in area of interest.

Qualifications

• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority and low income populations.
• Doctorate of Dental Surgery or Doctorate of Dental Medicine at time of hire.
• Licensed/License Eligible to Practice Dentistry in the State of Illinois.

About the Employer

SIU School of Medicine was established in 1970 with a mission to educate physicians for central and southern Illinois. We are a medical school with four areas of excellence: medical education, patient care, research and community service. SIU School of Medicine provides education to undergraduate medical students, medical and surgical residents, fellows, and physician assistant students. Our clinical practice, SIU Medicine, includes a team of more than 250 health care professionals including university physicians and faculty members who are collectively dedicated to providing excellent medical care, advancement of care through research, and training the next generation of physicians. As the premier provider of health care services, SIU Medicine offers both primary care and specialized treatment services including preventative and diagnostic. SIU works in partnership with hospitals and clinics throughout central and southern Illinois to meet the health care needs of our communities.