Dental Hygienist - Full - time

DuPage County Health Department; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 60,300 - 80,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

IMRF pension

Job summary

A public health institution in Illinois is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to join their team. The role includes providing preventive dental services and conducting health education programs in local schools and community settings. Candidates should be a Registered Dental Hygienist in Illinois with a Bachelor's Degree preferred. The position offers competitive compensation, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dental Hygienist in the State of Illinois.
• One year of dental experience preferred but not required.
• Current Illinois Dental Hygiene license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive procedures like dental screenings and fluoride treatments.
• Conduct dental health educational programs for schools and community groups.
• Collaborate with other service providers for patient treatment.
• Maintain and clean dental equipment.
• Participate in emergency response activities.

Skills

Dental prophylaxis

Fluoride treatments

Nutritional counseling

Sensitivity to ethnic diversity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene

Registered Dental Hygienist in Illinois

Job description

Dental Hygienist - Full-Time

Location: 111 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL

Job Type: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Compensation

Salary: $60,300.00 - $80,400.00 annually

Sign on and Retention Bonus! Receive a $1,000.00 sign‑on bonus, $1,000.00 retention after six months, and another $1,000.00 after one year for our full‑time position. We also have a part‑time position available with a sign‑on and retention bonus.

The DuPage County Health Department Dental Team has an opening for two full‑time Dental Hygienists. Do you have considerable knowledge of the practices and principles of dental hygiene for all age groups? Do you like a variety in your day? Then we invite you to apply today and join our team! In this position you will be working in our dental clinic, going to local schools in DuPage County, or working on our mobile dental Smile Squad. We are looking for a new team member to provide dental services and oral health education to residents of DuPage County.

As a full‑time county employee, you will be eligible for our benefits package which includes 12 paid vacation days, 12 paid federal holidays, 12 weeks of paid paternal leave, 5 paid personal days and accrued sick leave. We also offer a great health insurance package, bilingual stipend, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness and an IMRF pension.

Responsibilities

• Provides preventive procedures such as dental prophylaxis, dental sealants, fabricating mouth guards, fluoride treatments, dental screenings, radiographs, and nutritional counseling.
• Conducts dental health educational programs for professional groups, schools, other health care providers, and community groups; refers clients as necessary for further dental treatment.
• Collaborates with other service providers to ensure that necessary treatment is received; plans and implements fluoride mouth rinse programs for school children, periodically visits schools to monitor fluoride mouth rinsing activities.
• Assists in collecting, recording, and tabulating survey data needed for grant requirements and to evaluate programs; prepares reports and maintains records.
• Attends professional meetings and seminars; schedules use of portable equipment with dentists providing homebound care.
• Services, maintains, and cleans portable equipment; monitors and evaluates the progress of dental hygiene students.
• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned; maintains required training, licensure, and/or certification; maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to patient privacy laws.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures; available to respond to clients and/or customers, either in person or over the phone, during assigned business hours and/or clinic times.
• Provides care in a variety of settings throughout the County including the Health Department Dental Clinic, schools, public health centers, mobile programs and other field locations.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Dental Hygienist in the State of Illinois, Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene preferred. One year of dental experience preferred but not required. Current Illinois Dental Hygiene license. New hires are required to attend paid onsite HR new hire orientation.

DuPage County Health Department is an equal‑opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.