Dental Hygienist

Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Dental Hygienist to join our team. As a Dental Hygienist, you will play a crucial role in providing quality dental care to our patients. Our modern family-focused practice has 3 new full-time hygiene treatment rooms that offer the latest technology. Ideal candidate must be outgoing, organized, caring, and enjoy working with families.

Duties:

• Perform thorough dental cleanings, including scaling, root planing, and polishing
• Take and develop dental x-rays
• Conduct oral cancer screenings
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and provide personalized oral care instructions
• Administer local anesthesia as needed
• Assist the dentist during procedures by handing them instruments and maintaining a sterile field
• Document patient treatment records accurately and maintain patient confidentiality
• Follow infection control protocols to ensure a safe and clean environment for patients and staff

Skills:

• Proficiency in dental software systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft
• Knowledge of medical terminology and coding for accurate documentation
• Strong understanding of infection control protocols and aseptic technique
• Familiarity with pediatric dental care and techniques for working with children
• Excellent communication skills to effectively educate patients on oral health practices
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with other dental professionals
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate patient records
• Knowledge of dental anatomy and oral health conditions

We offer competitive compensation based on experience.

If you are a skilled Dental Hygienist looking for an opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives, please apply with your resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

New Grads welcome to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $50.00 - $57.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Hygienist License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Barrington, IL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Barrington, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Collaborate with healthcare professionals • Health screenings • Chairside assisting • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Root planing • Medical coding • Maintaining patient confidentiality • Oral cancer screening • Working with pediatric populations • Practice management software • Full-time • Care documentation • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • 401(k) • Chairside coronal polishing • Dental terminology • Working with children • Medical records • Paid time off • Anesthesiology • Dentrix • Dental x-ray • Eaglesoft • Panoramic x-ray • US work authorization • Health record tracking • Computer skills • Patient interaction • Vision insurance • Patient counseling • 401(k) matching • In-person • Aseptic technique • Bitewing x-ray • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Patient education • Managing patient records • Registered Dental Hygienist • Medical terminology • Polishing • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Entry level • Local anesthesia • Retirement plan • Dental clinic experience