Dental Hygienist

Cherry Hill Free Clinic; Champaign (IL); In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cherry Hill Free Clinic in Champaign, IL, is seeking a dental hygienist to provide preventive and periodontal care within a modern, team-oriented practice. You will perform cleanings, radiographs, and health screenings while supporting a positive patient experience.

The role emphasizes educating patients on oral hygiene, documenting findings in digital systems, and collaborating closely with the dentist and staff to maintain high standards of quality, safety, and comfort during visits.

Competenze

• Dental hygiene expertise with knowledge of preventive and periodontal care.
• Proficiency in taking radiographs and oral health screenings.
• Excellent patient communication and education skills.
• Accurate charting and comfort with digital documentation.
• Team-focused and able to work closely with the dentist.

Mansioni

• Deliver thorough patient assessments, including cleanings, periodontal therapy, oral health screenings, and radiographs.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care to support long-term health.
• Document clinical findings and treatment details accurately in digital systems.
• Collaborate closely with the dentist and dental team to create a positive patient experience.
• Provide clinical support during patient visits while maintaining quality, safety, and comfort.

Conoscenze

Dental hygiene

Preventive care

Radiographs

Oral health screenings

Patient education

Digital charting

Team collaboration

Descrizione del lavoro

providing preventive and periodontal care in a modern, team-oriented dental practice.

• Deliver thorough patient assessments, including cleanings, periodontal therapy, oral health screenings, and radiographs.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care to support long-term health.
• Document clinical findings and treatment details accurately in digital systems.
• Collaborate closely with the dentist and the dental team to create a positive patient experience.
• Provide clinical support during patient visits while maintaining quality, safety, and comfort.

Key Qualifications/skills

• Dental hygiene expertise with strong knowledge of preventive and periodontal care.
• Proficiency in taking radiographs and performing oral health screenings.
• Excellent patient communication and education skills.
• Accurate, detail-oriented charting and comfort using digital documentation.
• Team-focused approach and ability to work closely with the dentist.