Dental Hygienist

Heartland Dental; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus $7,000

Daily Pay option

Comprehensive benefits (health, 401(k)

Job summary

Heartland Dental is seeking a Full-Time Dental Hygienist for Woodland Family Dental Care in Gurnee, IL. The role offers scheduling flexibility with a minimum of 30 hours per week for full benefits and a $7,000 Welcome Bonus on onboarding.

Benefits include comprehensive health care, retirement savings, paid holidays, 401(k), and wellness coverage. Bi-weekly hourly pay with an option for Daily Pay and unlimited quarterly bonuses for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Illinois dental hygienist license required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene.
• Knowledge of dentistry, hygiene procedures, patient screening, and medical history documentation.
• CPR certification required.

Skills

Patient screening

Medical history documentation

CPR certification

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene

Tools

Velscope

Diagnodent

Digital scanners

Digital x‑rays

EMR systems

Job description

Work Where You’re Valued – Full‑Time Dental Hygienist

Welcome Bonus: $7,000 upon successful onboarding. Preferred schedule flexibility: work as many or few hours as desired, with a minimum of 30 hours per week for full benefits.

Location

Woodland Family Dental Care
6631 Grand Avenue, Unit 1, Gurnee, Illinois 60031

Compensation & Benefits

Bi‑weekly hourly pay, with the option to receive daily pay on a “Daily Pay” plan. Unlimited quarterly bonuses and a comprehensive benefit package for full‑time employees, including UnitedHealthcare PPO health care, paid holidays, 401(k), dental, vision, and wellness benefits.

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive health insurance and retirement savings plans.
• Six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off).
• Continuing education opportunities to develop clinical skills.
• Access to a network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support.
• Business support and high‑quality supplies and labs.
• Career stability and unlimited growth potential within a 20‑plus year company.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in Illinois.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene (where required).
• Excellent knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, patient screening and medical history documentation.
• Valid CPR certification.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanners, digital x‑rays and electronic medical record systems.
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills.
• Ability to meet clinical needs as required by the office.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Capability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
• Availability to attend virtual or in‑person training sessions periodically throughout the year.
• TB test required for all new hires in dental office positions, except in the states of Florida and Tennessee.

Who We Are

Heartland Dental is the largest dental support organization in the United States, providing non‑clinical administrative support to more than 3,000 doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia at over 1,900 dental offices. We empower clinical leaders to deliver high‑quality dental care and patient experiences.

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. All employees and applicants for employment receive the protections of federal, state, and local laws that afford equal opportunity in employment.