Dentist Salary $137,845.00 Annually
Location: Zion Health Center - Zion, IL Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 14962 Department: Health Department Division: Physical Health / Healthcare Operations Opening Date: 03/02/2026 Salary Grade: Ungraded
Description: Our Dentists serve our community by providing the clients of Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center clinic with general dental services. The Dentist also provides the quality and productivity of dental office support personnel. Salary determined based on qualifications and experience.
Scheduled Hours: 40 hours per week
Essential Functions: Conducts clinical dentistry in the dental office with support personnel. Provides the clients of Lake County with general dental services, emphasizing service for the low-income and poor clients. Advises the Dental Program leadership concerning dental office policy and procedures. Oversees the quality and productivity of dental office support personnel. Directs the operational policies of the dental office. Develops and maintains a basic knowledge of services available at the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center (LCHD/CHC). Develops and maintains a basic awareness of the Chronic Care Model Processes in order to reduce health disparities within our communities. Develops and maintains a working knowledge of individual Emergency Preparedness roles. Demonstrates adherence to National Patient Safety Goals. Participates in quality improvement activities to assess, monitor and improve programs/services. Participates in quality assurance projects as well as delivers presentations to the dental staff.
• Participates in mandatory in-services and drills, attends staff meetings and other training, including appropriate age-specific educational trainings offered on a regular basis for professional development. • Reports all unusual occurrences that may involve clinical compliance and safety and well-being of the clients, and/or co-workers, directly work with clinical compliance, Safety Officer, and Dental Leadership. • Performs duties to meet or exceed productivity, quality and customer service standards. • Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of clinic and work area.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Education Required:
Requires a D.D.S. or D.M.D. Degree from a dental school accepted by the American Dental Association. Requires possession of a current, valid license to practice dentistry in the state of Illinois. Maintains DEA and CDS in good standings. Requires at least one year of clinical experience. GPR training is preferred. Stays current in the field of General Dentistry. Understands CDC and TJC guidelines as related to the practice of Dentistry. Ability to work on weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary. Ability to maintain and keep records.
Supplemental Information:
As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years.
We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community. Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at https://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department.
At this time, you must live in Illinois or Wisconsin to be eligible to work at Lake County Health Department. You can find our salary grades at https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4515/Salary-Grades. For unionized positions, a list of our collective bargaining agreements can be found here: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2686/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.
Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing, and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Here at the Health Department, we are proud to employ a diverse workforce of dedicated individuals focused on promoting the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Lake County. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and collaboration, enabling each employee to perform at their maximum potential and to more effectively work with clients, patients, and employees.
We offer:
Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees Paid Time Off to support work-life balance IMRF Pension and 457 retirement plans Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement
You can find more details on our benefits on our website at https://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department/p/benefits.
Application Questions
Do you currently possess a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from a dental school accepted by the American Dental Association? Yes No
Do you possess a current and valid license to practice dentistry in the State of Illinois? Yes No
Please share why you are interested in working for this program and how your experience directly relates to this opening.
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Employer Information
Lake County Department Health Department Address: 3010 Grand Avenue Waukegan, Illinois, 60085 Phone: 847-377-8000 Website: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/148/Health-Department-Community-Health-Center