Dental Hygienist (Part-Time, Thursdays)

Heartland; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Mentorship program

Job summary

A dental support organization in East Peoria is seeking a passionate part-time Dental Hygienist. This role emphasizes exceptional patient care, with flexibility for hours and the opportunity for professional development. Candidates must hold a valid dental hygienist license in Illinois and possess a strong understanding of dental hygiene practices. Join a collaborative team to deliver high-quality care in a supportive environment, with access to mentoring and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in IL.
• Excellent knowledge of dental patient screening.
• Desire to learn and grow clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding patient care.
• Participate in the hygiene mentorship program.
• Work with a flexible schedule.

Skills

Excellent working knowledge of dentistry

Dental hygiene procedures

CPR Certification

Local Anesthesia certification

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene

IL dental hygiene license

Tools

Velscope

Diagnodent

Digital scanner

Digital x-rays

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

Dental Hygienist (Part-Time) Family Dental Care of East Peoria

368 West Washington Street, East Peoria, IL 61611

Schedule: Thursdays (7:45 AM - 5:30 PM)

Family Dental Care of East Peoria is seeking a passionate and skilled Dental Hygienist to join our dedicated team. This position offers flexibility for either full-time or part-time hours, making it ideal for professionals looking to balance work with other commitments.

As an elite clinical provider and patient advocate, you’ll receive best in class non-clinical support to provide exceptional lifetime patient care while obtaining unparalleled education to enhance your clinical skills. You’ll work in an environment that encourages full clinical autonomy, giving your patients the time and attention they need, with the ability to tap into a hygiene mentor program. You’ll work a schedule that inspires work life balance and receive competitive benefits. Provide outstanding patient care, invest in your community, and do it all with the support of Heartland Dental.

As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll be recognized as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate. You’ll be 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 dental coverage and retirement savings plans, and paid holidays off.
• Continuing education to provide you opportunity 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 a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential

About Family Dental Care of East Peoria

Family Care of East Peoria is a practice built on values of family, hard work, and goal-driven excellence. Our team thrives in a supportive, collaborative environment where every member is valued. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care while fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere for both patients and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Experience

• 1 year of clinical 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

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.

Who is Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve.

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