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Overview

This Community Health Center is actively seeking a passionate and motivated Dental Hygienist to join our rapidly growing dental practice. This exciting opportunity calls for a dynamic individual who is motivated and committed to providing quality care. Apply today and discover the many benefits of sharing your expertise with our valued patients.

Since the 1970s, this Community Health Center has become the primary care medical home for thousands of Chicagoans, including some of the city's most vulnerable populations. As an award winning, nationally recognized leading voice for community health centers, this CHC has played a vital role in providing access to affordable, comprehensive healthcare services to underserved communities throughout Chicago. 

Our health network currently includes locations in South Chicago, Pullman, East Side, Roseland, Pullman, Chicago Lawn, and Chicago Vocational Career Academy (CVCA). 

Our highly skilled staff are dedicated to providing the best possible care to our patients. We recognize the vital role our health center plays not only in our patients' health, but also as an essential resource that strengthens the communities we serve, which has established our health center as a premier provider of choice, and we welcome you to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Conducting thorough dental cleanings and periodontal services for patients. 
  • Educating patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, including brushing and flossing. 
  • Performing appropriate preventive services, such as fluoride treatments and sealants. 
  • Assisting the dentist during procedures and treatments. 
  • Documenting patient care and treatment plans in dental records. 
  • Maintaining proper infection control procedures, including sterilization of dental instruments and disinfection of dental equipment. 

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm included extended hours once per week Noon - 8:00pm with a Saturday Rotation 8:00am - 1:00pm

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
  • Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team.
  • Comfort working in a medical setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 
  • Strong communication and business acumen. 
  • Ability to work independently and to seek consultation as necessary.
  • Ability to follow organization and departmental processes and procedures.
  • Ability to work in a high stress/fast paced/high work volume environment.

Job Requirements

Requirements

Education and Experience

  • Active State of Illinois Registered Dental Hygienist license. 
  • a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Dental Hygienist.
  • Current CPR (BLS) Certification
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask. 
  • Knowledge of dental instruments and equipment. 
  • Proficient in dental charting and patient record keeping. 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

Misc Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision (Employee/Employer Contribution)

Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-term & Long-term Disability plus Supplemental Life Insurance

401 (k) including employer match

Vacation/PTO/Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development 

Client Description

Mission:

This health center will promote health, work to prevent disease and provide treatment through the delivery of quality, accessible primary healthcare that is culturally sensitive, affordable, and responsive to community and individual needs.

Vision:

We will become the provider of choice for comprehensive primary healthcare by achieving excellence in quality, access for all who seek care and the improvement of the health of the communities we serve by utilizing innovative health solutions.

Community Description

The world's best food. The world's best museums. Architecture that awes and enough shopping for days. Find it all in Chicago. With events every weekend, live music and theatre every night, and beautiful parks and ice rinks beckoning every day — Chicago buzzes with energy and excitement all year. 

Chicago is the third most populous city in the US. With over 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the state of Illinois and the Midwest. The Chicago metropolitan often referred to as Chicagoland, has nearly 10 million people.

Affordable living costs and comprehensive, reliable public transit give Chicago a leg up on most other major cities.

Student Loan Forgiveness

Our clinicians are eligible for state and federal loan repayment programs, including the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program.