Dental Hygienist - PART TIME & FULL TIME Opportunities Available

promisehealth.org; Aurora; On-site; USD 80,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to equitable care as a Dental Hygienist. In this role, you will provide essential preventive and therapeutic dental services, ensuring the well-being of diverse communities. You will assess patients' oral health, educate them on maintaining optimal dental hygiene, and perform critical procedures like dental prophylaxis and radiographs. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a supportive work environment and comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about dental health and committed to making a difference, we encourage you to apply and be part of our mission.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with employer match

FSA

Vacation

Sick Leave

Continuing Education Support

Loan Repayment or Scholarship Site

Qualifications

• Licensed oral health professional providing preventive and therapeutic services.
• Experience in dental hygiene and patient education is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess dental conditions and provide routine preventive treatments.
• Document patient health history and maintain accurate records.
• Perform hygiene functions according to policy and procedure.

Skills

Dental Prophylaxis

Oral Cancer Screening

Patient Education

Periodontal Scaling

Bilingual (Spanish or French)

Education

Graduate of accredited dental hygiene program

CPR certificate

Job description

At Promise Healthcare, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the diverse communities we serve by providing high-quality, equitable healthcare to people of all ages. Our vision is to be a catalyst for positive change, shaping a future where healthcare is not a privilege but a fundamental right for every person and no one is left behind.

Be a part of a team that values excellence, equity, and community. If you're ready to lead with passion and precision, apply now to become our Dental Hygienist and help us make a lasting impact on the future of healthcare.

This position is a licensed oral health professional that provides educational, preventative, and clinical therapeutic services to the public. The Hygienist promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis; providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies; charting conditions of decay and disease; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess dental condition and needs of the patient including screening of head, neck, and oral cavity for disease.
• Responsible for dental prophylaxis, topical fluoride application, sealants, radiographs, patient education including oral health instruction and the plaque control program.
• Providing routine preventive treatment for new and existing patients.
• Accurate documentation and maintenance of patient records.
• Performs all hygiene functions according to policy and procedure.
• Accurately documents the patient's health history including allergies, current medications, surgeries, and new medical conditions.
• Responsible for taking necessary radiographs.
• Perform adult or child prophylaxis on all patient types.
• Apply fluoride varnish when indicated.
• Apply sealants when indicated.
• Perform periodontal scaling and root planning on patients diagnosed with periodontal disease.
• Apply chemotherapeutic agents in the treatment of periodontal disease when indicated.
• Provide patient education so the patient understands the level of oral health existing in his/her mouth and address how to improve or continue to maintain the patient's best possible oral health, and document in clinical notes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Licensed in Illinois.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Moderate physical exertion includes frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, and carrying moderately heavy loads (up to 25 lbs.).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is primarily in a clinical setting including Headstart/school locations.
• Risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Dental Operatory and equipment as well as usual office environment.
• Ability to travel from clinic to clinic in own vehicle or dental van as required.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of accredited dental hygiene program.
• CPR certificate required.
• Previous dental experience desired, but not required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Bilingual (Spanish or French) language preferred but not required.

AMAZING BENEFITS:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with employer match
• FSA
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Continuing Education Support
• NHSC Loan Repayment or Scholarship Site - $5,000 additional with oral proficiency in Spanish.

Proposed salary range: $80,000 to $88,300

About Promise: Based in Champaign, Illinois, Promise Healthcare is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to improving the health of the community through treatment, prevention, and education. We serve all patients regardless of their ability to pay for services and provide robust patient support and enabling services. Promise has deep roots in Champaign's underserved communities and serves a diverse population. Approximately 30% of our patients are Spanish speaking. Champaign-Urbana is a growing, diverse community of 195,000 residents and home to the Big-Ten University of Illinois. Champaign-Urbana is located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. Champaign is 2.3 hours from the Chicago O'Hare International Airport with daily train transportation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Completed background check and drug screen required prior to start date.