PART-TIME Dental Hygienist

Heartland Dental; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental coverage

Retirement savings plans

Paid holidays

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

A leading dental support organization is looking for a skilled Dental Hygienist to join their team in East Peoria. This part-time position offers flexible hours and a supportive environment where you'll receive unmatched clinical mentorship. Ideal candidates will have a current dental hygiene license, knowledge of dental procedures, and a commitment to patient care. Benefits include competitive packages and opportunities for professional development. Join a team dedicated to providing the highest quality dental care to the community.

Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in IL and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene.
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry and dental hygiene procedures.
• CPR Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional lifetime patient care as a skilled hygienist.
• Work in an environment with full clinical autonomy and mentorship.
• Ensure compliance with TB testing and patient care standards.

Skills

Excellent working knowledge of dentistry

Dental hygiene procedures

Medical history documentation

Desire to continue learning

Education

Current dental hygienist license in IL

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene

Tools

Velscope

Diagnodent

Digital scanner

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

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

Location: 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.

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive benefits including dental coverage, retirement savings plans, and paid holidays.
• Continuing education to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills.
• Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities.
• 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.

About Family Dental Care of East Peoria

Family Dental Care of East Peoria is a practice built on the 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).
• 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 patients’ needs 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, 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 experience 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.