Our private office is looking for a motivated Dental Hygienist to join our growing team! The ideal candidate should have competent hygiene skills and interact with patients and staff in a professional and kind manner. We have both full and part time positions available at this time.
Dental Hygienist Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare treatment room by adhering to protocols and procedures
- Prepare patients for treatment by welcoming, seating, draping, and soothing patient
- Maintain instrumentation by sterilizing, sharpening, and selecting instruments
- Apply fluoride and other agents to prevent cavities
- Clean patients’ teeth using a variety of methods and tools
- Prepare and take dental x-rays
- Educate patients about good oral hygiene including plaque control and postoperative instructions
- Administer anesthetics as needed
- Document services by recording dental histories and recording visits in patient’s chart
Dental Hygienist Job Requirements
- Associate degree in dental hygiene
- Dental hygienist state license
- BLS/CPR certified
- Maintain annual HIPAA, Infection Control, and OSHA training as required by law
- Dentrix Experience preferred, but not required
- Positive demeanor and attitude
Benefits (Available for Full Time):
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Medical Insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Continuing education reimbursement.
- Flexible schedule.
- Yearly scrub allowance.
- Employee discount.
Pay: Based on experience
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $48.00 - $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 – 32 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60614: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person