Dentist

Salary : $131,287.00 Annually

Location : C520-Health

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 03256

Department: Health & Human Services

Opening Date: 07/20/2023

Closing Date: 6/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Position Purpose/Summary

Responsible for performing oral examinations; prevention of oral disease through education; oral hygiene instruction and sealant placement; and treatment of oral infections and diseased teeth.
Essential Functions

Administers treatment of diseased oral tissues including restorations, root canal treatment, extractions, and prescriptions.
Conducts oral examinations and charting.
Administers local anesthesia.
Reads x-rays and makes diagnoses.
Provides services after hours and on-call.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to recognize oral pathology, make an accurate diagnosis, and render appropriate treatment.
Knowledge of pharmacology and appropriate drugs to prescribe.
Diagnostic ability and manual skills.
Education and Experience DDS or DMD and board certification.

NOTICE: The following benefits are contingent upon hours worked and bargaining vs. non-bargaining agreements.

Medical/Dental/ Vision 75% City Subsidized
All health insurance plans include Dental and Vision

Retirement Available to employees working 20+ hours per week
Paid Vacation Earned vacation time can be taken after 6 months of service. Earned time is accrued.

Paid Holidays All City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year.

Paid Sick Time Full time employees are immediately eligible to begin accruing 1 1/4 days per month which can be taken after 6 months of service. Supplemental Long Term and Short disability coverage is available to employees at the employee cost.

Paid Personal Days Use up to 3 of your accrued sick days as Personal days. Personal days cannot be rolled over into the next calendar year.
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) A means for eligible employees to balance work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for authorized reasons.
Training On the job and instructor led courses available
Employee Assistance Program Free, confidential and personal assistance to employees and their families to resolve issues that affect their personal lives as well as job performance.
Direct Deposit Easy, convenient, and free!

01

Do you have a DDS or DMD and board certification? Yes
No

02

Are you a current City of Springfield resident? Yes
No

03

The City of Springfield requires all employees to be residents. If you are not a current Springfield resident, are you willing to relocate? Yes
No

Required Question