Overview

This Community Health Center seeks a Dental Hygienist to provide excellent care to our patients.

This CHC was established in 1983. When the health department first opened, there was just one location and nine employees. The department has undergone incredible growth through the years and today, there are more than 140 employees working at seven different locations.

We provide preventative and basic dental services for any patient over the age of one. Services include: exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, x-rays, fillings, extractions, crowns, partials and dentures.

Two dental clinic sites, one with 4 dental chairs and one with a 9 dental chairs.

37.5 hours/week

Misc Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• IMRF Pension
• Dependent coverage
• Voluntary insurance (accident, critical illness, etc.)
• Health and dependent care savings accounts
• Vacation
• Employee wellness program
• No weekends
• Paid holidays

Client Description

Mission:

We believe that good health is a valuable right of all individuals, groups and the community. We are dedicated to serve and work with the people in the community to prevent disease, to promote wellness and to protect the health of the residents of the county we serve. We will carry out this mission through:

• Assessment and analysis of health conditions
• Development of local health policies
• Prevention and control of disease through health promotion, early intervention and health protection
• Where applicable, enforcement of state laws and local ordinances pertaining to health
• Assurance of access to personal health care services
• Minimizing the adverse impact of diseases and disabilities
• Conducting programs in accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health certification standards for local health departments
• Coordination and planning with other entities for a comprehensive community health system

Community Description

Community Overview: Gillespie is a city in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States and part of the Metro East region of the St. Louis metropolitan area. Gillespie is home to numerous historic sites, many festivals and local events, and opportunities for outdoor recreation such as the Gillespie/Benld trail, muskie fishing at Otter Lake, 9 golf courses, and Beaver Dam State Park. 

Nearest Metro: St. Louis & Springfield 45 min

Community Population: 3,412

Recreation: Parks, lakes, golf

Schools: Public, private, colleges

Student Loan Forgiveness

Eligible for loan repayment programs