Dental Hygienist - Dentologie

Chicago, IL 60657

About the Job

Dentologie is actively seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to join our dynamic team in Chicago, IL. Wonderful opportunity for those starting their hygiene career as well as those experienced hygienists seeking a caring and engaging environment!

Dentologie is comprised of 12 office locations in the Chicagoland area – we are currently seeking hygienists at our Clark & Diversey, Bucktown, Southport, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Belmont, and Andersonville locations.

As a member of our incredible hygiene team, you can expect:

Excellent compensation ($50-55/hr, depending on experience)
Comprehensive benefits package, including commuter allowance and scrubs
A schedule designed for work-life balance
Industry-leading equipment and technology, including Gemini Diode lasers, Piezo scalers, intraoral cameras, x-rays with Dexis sensors, iTero scanners, and the VELscope oral cancer assessment system.
Lead Hygienist mentorship and support
$5,000 sign-on bonus*!

Regarding work schedule, Monday - Thursday our offices have a morning shift (7:30am-2:30pm) and an evening shift (1:30 or 2:30 pm-8:30pm). On Friday, we have one shift from 7:30am-3:30pm. As a full-time hygienist, we would ask that you are comfortable working Monday-Friday and 5 shifts per week, with a possible option of a 4-day week (which would include a double shift).

Responsibilities:

Provide patient care in all dental periodontal services in which you are licensed to perform.
Assist dentist chairside during examinations.
Provide a 10-star Patient experience.
Contribute positively to an engaging corporate culture.
Prepares instruments and materials for procedures for your patients.
Make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair.
Instruct patients on pre- and post-operative procedures and provide oral health education including at home care.
Proficient in obtaining dental radiographs and intra-oral scans/photos.
Keep treatment records such as charting existing restorations, periodontal charting as well as planned treatment.
Monitor daily supplies for restocking.
Provide patients with instructions for oral care following periodontal procedures as well as other dental treatment procedures completed by dentists.
Follow infection control protocol by preparing and sterilizing instruments, equipment, and ops.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Ability to regularly travel to at least 2 Dentologie office locations.
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, communication & customer service skills.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Clinical knowledge, skills along with patient care.
Prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Education and Experience:

Registered Dental Hygiene degree from an accredited program.
Active Registered Dental Hygiene license within the state of Illinois.
Local Anesthesia certified.

Dentologie Benefits & Perks:

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
401k w/Match
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus (for those at least 3 days/week)
Free Dental coverage for employees
Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance
$50/month for mass transit or parking expenses
$150 annual scrubs allowance
Flexible spending accounts
Paid holidays off, paid personal and sick time
Monthly bonus and referral bonus opportunities.
In-office continued education (CE) offered 2-3 times a year
Laser Certification course provided
Support from Lead Hygienist in early career training and continued mentorship/growth opportunities at Dentologie.
Upbeat team and fun culture. NOT your average dental office! Visit us on TikTok or Instagram to learn more!

Here at Dentologie, we want all of our employees to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Our employee lifecycle processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique.

Source : Dentologie