Registered Dental Hygienist - (CS25-188) - Southern Illinois University Edwardsvlle - Oak Brook, IL

Dental Hygienist - (CS25-188)
Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 (37.5 Hours Per Week)
***Current caseload does not exceed a maximum of (6) patients per day***
No Nights/No Weekends
Full Benefits Package Below
Overview
Are you enthusiastic about providing a wide range of preventive, therapeutic, and educational dental hygiene services?
The SIU School of Dental Medicine in Alton, IL seeks full-time qualified Dental Hygienist candidates to perform oral examinations and periodontal assessments, remove deposits and stains from teeth, apply localized medications, take and process radiographs, and advise patients on oral hygiene practices.
The SIU School of Dental Medicine provides a range of treatments, cutting-edge dental therapies, and individualized care in a modern and relaxed setting.
What You Will Do

Preparing and maintaining the operatory, equipment maintenance, sterilization processes, and assisting in dental procedures as
Identify lesions, diseases, and abnormalities, administers fluoride treatments, desensitizing agents, and prescribed medicaments to maintain oral health
Applying pit and fissure sealants, removing excess cement from teeth surfaces, educating patients on personal oral hygiene, encouraging adherence to professional dental advice, and maintaining/sharpening dental hygiene instruments such as scalers and curettes
Act as a lead employee for dental assistants responsible for placing and removing temporary restorations, applying and removing restorative matrix material, and finishing and polishing amalgam restorations
Maintains hand pieces and equipment, reports malfunctions, and upkeeps operatory appearance through thorough cleaning pre and post appointments
Use the CIS system to gather and document medical and dental histories, update appointment records, and ensure accurate record-keeping approved by faculty.

What We Offer
SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
University tuition waivers (full-time receive 100% waiver of tuition)
Life insurance
SURS retirement plan
Supplemental retirement savings plans
Paid vacation and sick leave accrual
Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays
WorkLife programs
Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness)
Employee discounts (local and national retailers)
Flexible Spending Account Program

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Licensure as a Dental Hygienist in the State of Illinois.
Current CPR Certification.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Ability to deal effectively with others.
Ability to stand and work for long hours and in awkward positions.
Knowledge of aseptic techniques and sterilization procedures.
Knowledge of instruments and equipment employed for minor oral surgery procedures.
Knowledge of clinical concepts in a private office and/or dental institution.
Ability to effectively use computer software.

Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, candidates must be a current Illinois resident.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $51,560.04 per year
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

No nights
No weekends

Work Location: In person

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