Dental Hygienist

CONSTANTINE DENTAL CENTER PLLC

Dental Hygienist

Northbrook, IL
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Employee discounts

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    401(k)

    Benefits/Perks

    Careers Advancement Opportunities

    Flexible Scheduling

    Competitive Compensation

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a qualified and caring Dental Hygienist to join our team! We are a private, PPO and fee for service practice providing top-notch dental care that makes our patients feel like family. As a hygienist, you will screen patients, perform dental cleanings, and assist the dentists with exams . The ideal candidate is state-licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist and has at least one year of experience. Days needed are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Hours are flexible. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating an amazing dental experience, we want to hear from you!

    Responsibilities

    Provide preventive dental care, including cleaning and polishing teeth, applying sealants, and fluoride treatments.

    Provide Periodontal Therapy which includes but not limited to Full Mouth Scaling and Root Planing.

    Assess patient oral health and provide education on proper oral hygiene techniques.

    Evaluate teeth and soft tissue for signs of disease or other conditions.

    Obtain x-rays, panorex, intra oral pictures and obtain other diagnostic tests.

    Record medical and dental histories/updates of patients.

    Assist in scheduling and coordinating patients next recare appointments

    Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies

    Qualifications

    Associate’s Degree from a school certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred

    Current Dental Hygienist licensure

    At least 1-2 years of experience in dental hygiene

    Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and all dentistry safety guidelines

    Anesthetic certification

    Excellent communication and customer service skills

    Dental software experience. Dentrix preferred