Deputy Chief of Oral Health Services

Job Requisition ID: 57023
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: 07/22/2026
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) 
Skill Option: Dentist License 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $11,000; Full salary Range: $11,000 - $13,000 per month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency

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Position overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking to fill the position of DOC Deputy Chief of Oral Health Services. This role supports the Chief of Oral Health Services in managing statewide dental operations and equipment procurement, overseeing clinical quality and consistency of dental care across all Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) facilities and leads statewide quality improvement initiatives, including chart audits, performance metrics, and corrective action plans. This role additionally conducts facility site visits to evaluate dental clinic operations, infection control, and adherence to IDOC policies and collaborates with facility leadership to ensure safe, efficient clinical workflows and appropriate security procedures. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. 

Essential Functions

• Serves as the Deputy Chief of Oral Health Services by providing statewide clinical dental leadership
• Manages statewide dental program administration and operations
• Develops and oversees a statewide dental quality improvement and compliance program
• Plans and implements statewide dental strategic planning and public health integration
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires the applicant to be a Doctor of Dental Surgery or a Doctor of Dental Medicine
• Requires an active, unrestricted Illinois dental license
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible clinical dental experience, including supervisory or administrative responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working within a correctional system, public health agency, or large healthcare organization
• Prefers a Master’s degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience with quality improvement frameworks (Lean, PDSA, Six Sigma)
• Prefers knowledge of correctional healthcare, public health principles, and Illinois regulatory requirements
• Prefers strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Conditions of Employment

• Required to maintain an active, unrestricted Illinois dental license while in this position
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license
• Requires the ability to be on-call
• Requires the use of agency-supplied technology
• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non- State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non- State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine
• Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department
  • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description 

​Work Hours: 8:30am - 5:00 pm Monday-Friday; Saturday-Sunday offHeadquarter Location: 555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661Work County: CookAgency Contact: Timothy.Riech2@illinois.govPosting Group: Leadership & Management

Statement of Economic Interest: 

This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings. 

Revolving Door: 

 Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As a IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:

• Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)

• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance

• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave

• Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II

• Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement

• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs

• Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually

• 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, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)

• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

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

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