Dental Hygienist

Heartland Dental; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Six paid holidays and PTO

Continuing education

Job summary

Heartland Dental's Dental Group of Rockford is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join a friendly, patient‑centered team. You will deliver elite clinical hygiene care while upholding high standards and benefiting from mentor programs, ongoing education, and strong clinical support.

We offer a robust benefits package and a stable, growth‑oriented workplace in Rockford, IL, with opportunities to advance your skills and career within a national network that values patient care and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• IL license in good standing and degree in dental hygiene
• Excellent knowledge of dentistry and hygiene procedures, patient screening, and medical history documentation
• CPR Certification is required

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough dental hygiene care to patients and document findings
• Maintain accurate patient records and medical history in the EMR
• Participate in ongoing education and mentorship programs and support team goals

Skills

CPR Certification

Dental hygiene knowledge

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene

Tools

Velscope

Diagnodent

Digital scanner

Digital X-rays

EMR systems

Job description

Dental Hygienist needed! Dental Group of Rockford is growing and adding a hygienist to the team! Come join a fun and friendly office focused on taking care of each other and our patients!

You will be an elite clinical provider and patient advocate, an integral member of the patient care team giving your patients the time and care they need, deserve and desire. With best‑in‑class support through our robust Hygiene mentor program and unparalleled educational offerings to enhance your clinical skills, you’ll be 100% supported as you provide exceptional lifetime care to your patients.

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO
• Continuing education to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients
• Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips
• Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care
• Opportunity to be part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry‑leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

Minimum Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in IL and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene (where required)
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
• CPR Certification

Preferred Experience

• Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x‑rays and electronic medical record systems
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients’ dental health
• Clinical needs as required by office
• New grads welcome to apply

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the office/doctor/Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in‑person) periodically throughout the year
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre‑employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment with the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.