Dentist

General Dentist

SIHF Healthcare | McKinley Clinic | Granite City, Illinois

Salary Range: $165,000 - $195,000 Annually

Eligible providers may qualify for Federal and State Loan Repayment Programs, creating substantial value beyond base compensation.

Make an Impact. Build Relationships. Love Where You Work and the Community You Serve.

SIHF Healthcare is seeking a compassionate General Dentist to join our established dental team at our McKinley Clinic in Granite City, Illinois. We are looking for a provider who enjoys working with children and adolescents and is committed to providing high-quality dental care in a supportive, family-centered environment. This position primarily serves patients under the age of 18 and offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the oral health of children throughout the communities we serve.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), SIHF Healthcare provides the opportunity to deliver high-quality dental care while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Why Join SIHF Healthcare?
Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:
Federal and State Loan Repayment Opportunities for eligible providers
401(k) with employer matching
Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and floating holiday
Paid parental leave
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
Continuing education and professional development support
Tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life Beyond the Practice

Practice in a community where you can make a real impact while enjoying easy access to everything the St. Louis region has to offer. Located in Granite City, Illinois, the McKinley Clinic offers convenient access to downtown St. Louis, major sporting events, dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions while maintaining the affordability and shorter commute times that make Metro East communities attractive places to live and work.

Position Summary

The General Dentist provides comprehensive dental care services to pediatric and adolescent patients in an outpatient setting. This position emphasizes prevention, early intervention, patient education, and evidence-based treatment while helping children and families establish lifelong oral health habits.

Working collaboratively with dental, medical, behavioral health, and support staff, the General Dentist helps improve the oral health of patients and communities served by SIHF Healthcare.

Essential Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive dental care to pediatric and adolescent patients.
Perform examinations, diagnoses, treatment planning, preventive services, and restorative procedures.
Deliver fluoride treatments, sealants, oral health screenings, and patient education.
Evaluate and manage acute and chronic dental conditions.
Prescribe medications as clinically appropriate.
Educate patients and families on oral hygiene, nutrition, and preventive care.
Collaborate with providers and support staff to coordinate patient care.
Participate in community outreach and oral health education programs.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation within the electronic health record.
Comply with all applicable clinical, regulatory, quality, and organizational standards.
Attend required meetings and participate in continuing education activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited institution.
Illinois dental license or eligibility for licensure.
DEA registration or eligibility.
Comfortable providing comprehensive dental care to pediatric and adolescent patients.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred
Two or more years of clinical experience.
Experience treating pediatric and adolescent patients.
Experience working in a community health center, public health, or FQHC setting.
Bilingual skills are a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong clinical knowledge of general dentistry and preventive care.
Ability to work effectively with pediatric and adolescent patients and their families.
Experience using electronic health records.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based healthcare environment.
Cultural competence and commitment to serving diverse populations.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, day shift. Travel between SIHF Healthcare locations may be required.

Physical Requirements

Light physical activity performing clinical duties. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

About SIHF Healthcare
Vision

Enriched health and life in a just society.

Mission

To build partnerships, develop safe and affordable housing, foster community engagement, promote economic development, provide access to comprehensive healthcare services, and reduce disparities.

Values

Compassion • Diversity & Inclusivity • Excellence • Integrity • Respect • Stewardship

Customer Service Expectations

Treat every person with dignity, respect, and kindness by listening attentively, responding to concerns promptly, and following through on commitments. Support patients, families, and team members with professionalism, patience, and empathy.

Compliance Statements

Employees are expected to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, SIHF Healthcare policies, HIPAA requirements, and Patient-Centered Medical Home expectations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SIHF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

ADA Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Community health & wellness • Bilingual • Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Direct patient care • Dentistry • Community engagement experience • Oral hygiene • Completing CE credits • Dental diagnosis • Health education for children • Surgery • Paid parental leave • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Community care (work setting) • Customer service • Dental License • Fluoride treatment • Loan repayment program • Working with pediatric populations • Public health setting experience • HIPAA • Full-time • Disability insurance • Care documentation • Outpatient experience • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) • Preventive health (patient care) • Ability to lift 50 pounds • One-on-one patient counseling • Experience working with children • Cultural competency • Evidence-based practice • Tuition reimbursement • Paid time off • Medical treatment knowledge • Children • Doctor of Dentistry • Clinical documentation • Pediatrics • DEA License • Patient family and caregiver education • Parental leave • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) • Adolescents • Day shift • Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning • Dental treatment planning • Working with families • Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds • Prescribing medications • Dental clinic • Patient interaction • Adolescents • Vision insurance • Monday to Friday • 401(k) matching • Nutrition education • Community health center • Outpatient • Pediatric dentistry • Senior level • Experience working with individuals from underserved communities • 2 years • Dental sealant application • Experience working with families with children • Communication skills