Dental Hygienist Part-Time

DuPage County Health Department; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

On-site clinic in Wheaton

Mobile Smile Squad

Accrued paid leave

IMRF retirement

Job summary

DuPage County Health Department is seeking a part-time Dental Hygienist to perform a range of preventive dental procedures and education across the county. The role includes work in the on-site Wheaton clinic, at schools, and with the mobile Smile Squad.

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene and an active Illinois license are required, with HR orientation in Wheaton. The position offers accrued paid leave and membership in the IMRF retirement fund, plus a $1,500 sign-on package

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene with one year of experience.
• Current Illinois Dental Hygiene license.
• Attendance at HR new hire orientation in Wheaton.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive procedures such as dental prophylaxis, sealants, mouth guards, fluoride treatments, screenings, radiographs, and nutritional counseling.
• Conduct dental health education programs for professional groups, schools, other health care providers, and community groups; refer clients as necessary for further dental treatment.
• Collaborate with other service providers to ensure treatment; plan and implement fluoride mouth rinse programs for school children, periodically visit schools to monitor activities.
• Assist in collecting, recording, and tabulating data needed for grant requirements and to evaluate programs; prepare reports and maintain records.
• Attend professional meetings and seminars; schedule use of portable equipment with dentists providing homebound care.
• Service, maintain, and clean portable equipment; monitor and evaluate the progress of dental hygiene students.
• Participate in emergency response activities; maintain training, licensure, and/or certification; maintain confidentiality of privileged information.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to diverse groups; respond to clients and/or customers during assigned hours and clinic times.
• Provide care in various settings throughout the County including the Dental Clinic, schools, public health centers, mobile programs and other field locations.

Skills

Dental Hygiene

Radiographs

Fluoride Treatments

Sealants

Education Programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene

Illinois Dental Hygiene license

Tools

Portable dental equipment

Data collection software

Job description

New Salary Based on Experience and Education!

Receive a $500.00 sign-on bonus, $500.00 after six months, and another $500.00 after one year.

Do you like a variety in your day? Are you looking for a part-time position working 20 hours per week with a flexible schedule?

Do you have considerable knowledge of the practices and principles of dental hygiene for all age groups? In this position you will be working in our dental clinic, on site in Wheaton, or going to local schools in DuPage County, or working on our mobile dental Smile Squad. As a part-time employee you are eligible for accrued paid leave and participation in our IMRF retirement fund. *Salary may increase based on experience.*

• 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 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.

Completion of a bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene and one year of experience as a Dental Hygienist; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Current Illinois Dental Hygiene license.

Attendance at HR new hire orientation in Wheaton is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.