At Promise Healthcare, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the diverse communities we serve by providing high-quality, equitable healthcare to people of all ages. Our vision is to be a catalyst for positive change, shaping a future where healthcare is not a privilege but a fundamental right for every person and no one is left behind.\n

Be a part of a team that values excellence, equity, and community. If you're ready to lead with passion and precision, apply now to become our Dental Hygienist and help us make a lasting impact on the future of healthcare.\n\n

This position is a licensed oral health professional that provides educational, preventative, and clinical therapeutic services to the public. The Hygienist promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis; providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies; charting conditions of decay and disease; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.\n

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nAssess dental condition and needs of the patient including screening of head, neck, and oral cavity for disease\nResponsible for dental prophylaxis, topical fluoride application, sealants, radiographs, patient education including oral health instruction and the plaque control program.\nProviding routine preventive treatment for new and existing patients.\nAccurate documentation and maintenance of patient records\nPerforms all hygiene functions according to policy and procedure\nAccurately documents the patient's health history including allergies, current medications, surgeries, and new medical conditions\nResponsible for taking necessary radiographs\nPerform adult or child prophylaxis on all patient types\nApply fluoride varnish when indicated\nApply sealants when indicated\nPerform periodontal scaling and root planning on patients diagnosed with periodontal disease\nApply chemotherapeutic agents in the treatment of periodontal disease when indicated\nProvide patient education so the patient understands the level of oral health existing in his\/her mouth and address how to improve or continue to maintain the patient's best possible oral health, and document in clinical notes\n\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:\n\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.\nLicensed in Illinois\n\n

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:\n\nModerate physical exertion includes frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, and carrying moderately heavy loads (up to 25 lbs.)\n\n

WORK ENVIRONMENT:\n\nWork is primarily in a clinical setting including Headstart\/school locations.\nRisk of exposure to blood borne pathogens.\nDental Operatory and equipment as well as usual office environment.\nAbility to travel from clinic to clinic in own vehicle or dental van as required.\n\n

EDUCATION \/ EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:\n\nGraduate of accredited dental hygiene program. \nCPR certificate required.\nPrevious dental experience desired, but not required.\n\n

LANGUAGE SKILLS:\n\nBilingual (Spanish or French) language preferred but not required\n\n\n
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AMAZING BENEFITS: \n\nMedical\nDental\nVision\n401k with employer match\nFSA\nVacation\nSick Leave\nContinuing Education Support\nNHSC Loan Repayment or Scholarship Site - $5,000 additional with oral proficiency in Spanish\n\nFor more information please visit: https:\/\/nhsc.hrsa.gov\/\n\n\n\n
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.\n\n\n
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Completed background check and drug screen required prior to start date.