Dentist - Mile Square Health Center

Dentist - Mile Square Health Center

Chicago, IL, United States

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1043176

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Posted on: 10/22/2026 - Application Deadline: 11/8/2026

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Dentist - Mile Square Health Center

Hiring Department: Mile Square Health Center

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1043176

Close Date: 11/08/2026

Pay Range: The budgeted salary range for the position is $156,357.00- $194,286.00. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Description

• Position Summary

• The Dentist will provide clinical dental care within the scope of license and credentials at Mile Square Health Center (MSHC) clinics in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.

• Duties & Responsibilities

• Patient Diagnostics and Treatment

• Examine patients to determine nature of condition, utilizing x-rays, dental instruments, and other diagnostic tools/procedures.

• Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth, gums, and related oral structures.

• Clean, fill, extract, and replace teeth, using rotary, hand instruments, dental appliances, medications, and surgical implements.

• Preventative Treatment and Patient Education

• Provide preventive dental services to patients, including fluoride applications, and other sealants to teeth.

• Provide continuous education to patients with respect to oral and dental hygiene.

• Administration

• Record patient-dentist transactions as they occur accurately and completely reflecting the nature of the contact, condition of the patient, and the care or treatment provided.

• Complete referrals, data collections instruments, and other records as required.

• Assist with the design, development, and implementation of appropriate Dental Department policies and protocols in compliance with the most current accepted professional standards.

• Assist with continuing education, on-the-job training, and orientation of community health center staff as requested.

• Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications

• Degree from accredited dental school.

• Current State of Illinois dental license.

• Current DEA license.

• Eligible for University of Illinois College of Dentistry privileges.

• Current Valid American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification

• The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

• The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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