Dental Hygienist - Higgins Family Dental

Overview:

Are you passionate about dental health and helping patients maintain their gleaming smiles? Are you well-versed in preventative dental care and know the ins and outs of good oral care? Do you love educating and encouraging others on the best ways to take care of their teeth? If these questions make you smile, read on! We've got the ideal job for you at the Higgins Family Dental office in Chicago, IL.

 

Your Role as a Dental Hygienist

You'll be on the front line of helping patients achieve their best oral health through routine check-ups and continuing education. Working alongside a hardworking dental team, you'll give patients valuable care and information to help them with plaque control, dental issues, oral hygiene and more, including thorough cleanings and gleaming polishes that help them smile.

 

What's It Like to Work at DecisionOne Dental?

We believe in building a happy, harmonious work environment where you love what you do - and our culture supports that. You'll have room for growth, the opportunity to advance in your dental career, and even the chance to explore new professional options both locally and nationally. You'll work in a group practice with GP dentists and specialists. You'll have support to ensure patients are well taken care of. We have dedicated dental assistants and a front office team that we know you'll love working with.

Schedule (days/hours):Mon 9:40-7:00, Tues 7:40-5:00, Wed 9:40-7:00, Thur 1:00-7:00. Friday 6:40-12:00Responsibilities:

• Provide dental prophylaxis and periodontal treatments
• Screen patients’ periodontal health
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques 
• Perform oral cancer screenings
• Identify malocclusion and educate patients about potential impacts

Qualifications:

What We Need From You

• An active state hygiene license
• A current CPR certification and the ability to administer anesthesia and Nitrous

What We�ll Offer You

• Unparalleled support to grow your career
• A culture that celebrates success and diversity
• Benefits and perks for you, your family and even your pets!
• Medical (including HSA and FSA), Dental, Vision, and paid time off for applicable full-time positions

Compensation:$47-$53 per hour About:

Smile Brands supports nearly 700 affiliated dental offices across 30 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our entire culture is designed to promote WIN-WIN relationships by treating people with respect and pursuing business process excellence that makes it easier to provide great patient care. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

 

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com