Clinical Dentist, Part-Time-Dental Hygiene Clinic

Hourly Rate: $75.00

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION(S) FILLED.

Clinical dentists examine and treat dental clinic patients, instruct and oversee students.

Applicants must submit:

• An online Parkland College employment application
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Copy of official transcript from the institution where you received your highest degree. If hired, certified official transcript is required.

Essential Job Functions:

• Examination of Clinic Patients.
• Diagnosis of oral and dental diseases, including the use of dental radiographs.
• Administration of local anesthesia and/or supervising student administration.
• Palliative and/or Emergency Treatment.
• Referral of patients to their general dentists, dental specialists, medical specialists or other supportive specialists.
• Documentation of findings, recommendations, examination, diagnosis, treatment and referral procedures.
• Authorization of treatment and/or modifications of treatment based upon findings and diagnosis.
• Teaching/instruction in the description and identification of anatomical parts, oral lesions, periodontal conditions, radiographic findings, other treatments as needed.
• Consultation to clinic patients, students, dental hygiene instructors, support staff.
• Weekly monitoring of emergency supplies and equipment.

Minimum Requirements:

• DDS or DMD degree. If hired, certified official transcript is required.
• Current IL dental license.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check with fingerprinting.
• In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered.

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For further information application process, please contact at 217-351-2220.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing .

Equal Opportunity Employer