Dentist II

Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Centralia, Illinois, 62801

Opening Date: 08/01/2025

Closing Date: 08/14/2025

Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $9,402 - $13,995 per month ($112,824 - $167,940 per year) prorated for part time

County: Clinton

Number of Vacancies: 1

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number: 48233

Why Work for Illinois?

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Dentist 2 for the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois to plan, develop and coordinate the dental care and treatment program. Studies and improves standards of dental care by selection and supervision of dental treatment personnel and by planning and developing the state facility dental health and treatment program; performs dental services.

Essential Functions

• Plans, develops, and coordinates the dental care and treatment program at the Murray Development Center.
• Serves as designated lead worker.
• Confers and consults with supervisory personnel, medical and nursing services regarding dental care and treatment of the individuals.
• Plans and coordinates the dental health educational program and instructs subordinates in oral hygiene and methods of preventing the spread of oral diseases.
• Completes and reviews requisitions for dental equipment, supplies, drugs, and other items pertaining to the Dental Department.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an accredited college of dentistry.
• Requires a valid license to practice dentistry and oral surgery in Illinois.
• Requires two (2) years of experience in the practice of dentistry.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of professional experience performing dental and routine oral surgical services.
• One (1) year of professional experience examining, treating, and providing complete dental care.
• One (1) year of professional experience preparing charts and diagnosing individuals. 
• One (1) year of professional experience operating and maintaining dental equipment.
• One (1) year of professional experience conducting training on proper dental hygiene. 
• One (1) year of professional experience communicating both orally and in writing.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. 
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. 
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Tuesday 8:30am - 4:00pm, Wednesday & Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm, 30-minute unpaid lunch
Work Location: 1535 W McCord St, Centralia, Illinois, 62801

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Murray Developmental Center

Dental Services
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Posting Group: Health Services; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program
  Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
  10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
     * Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx