Overview

Are you empathetic? Service-oriented? People-savvy? Do you have a desire to make a difference? Then this Community Health Center/County Health Department hybrid is looking for you! We are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Registered Dental Hygienist within the Community Health Center. Being an FQHC, we provide affordable, safety-net dentistry services to Illinoisans facing barriers receiving to oral health care.

Founded in 1992, this CHC is dedicated to providing services which unite the ideals of prevention, wellness, and disease management; resulting in enhanced physical and mental well-being for the community members we serve. In 2019, we served over 4,000 patients through medical, dental, and behavioral health visits. 

Position is 35 hours/week (full time).

No call coverage. No weekends or holiday hours. 

Job Requirements

Certificate or diploma from a school of dental hygiene approved by the Department of Professional Regulation.

Current license to practice as a dental hygienist in the State of Illinois.

Minimum of two years of dental hygiene experience in a dental practice.

Customer-focused and service-minded.

Organized and detailed-oriented.

Fantastic communication skills

Able to maintain confidentiality

Proficient with Microsoft Office and usage of office equipment

Schedule flexibility to work special clinics as needed

Must show evidence of personal professional liability insurance coverage

Misc Benefits

Work/Life Balance with a 35 hour work week

No Weekends! Monday - Friday

Fantastic supportive management and peers
 

Client Description

Mission:

To serve as a medical home providing comprehensive health care for all walks and stages of life.

Vision:

"A community without barriers to healthcare."

Values:

Integrity: We act with a consistency of character and are accountable for our actions.

Reliable: We provide forthcoming, impartial, and courteous care for every patient every time.

Quality: We achieve an exemplary level of service through individual efforts and teamwork.

Attainable: We eliminate barriers that impede an individual’s ability to access medical and dental care.

Compassionate: We nurture a sense of family and community among our patients and ourselves.

Community Description

A warm welcome awaits visitors to Galesburg. 

A city tied to Illinois by rails with one of the largest railroad yards in the United States, this railroad city has much to experience from unique shopping, antiques, arts, museums, walking tours, annual events and much more.

Galesburg is a short 50 minute drive from the Quad Cities of Iowa and Illinois, and a 50 minute drive from Peoria, Illinois. Chicago, Illinois can be reached in 3 hours. 

Student Loan Forgiveness

Our clinicians are eligible for state and federal loan repayment programs, such as the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program.