Dental Hygienist - Part Time - Pinnacle Dental Group - Clarendon Hills - Plainfield, IL

About us Lifetime Family Dental is a dental practice located in New Lenox, IL (Inside of Silver Cross Hospital). We are nimble, customer-centric, fun and our goal is to make sure that our team has life-work balance and enjoy working. No weekends! Our work environment includes: Regular social events Casual work attire On-the-job training Modern office setting We are looking for a Dental Hygienist (Full time) to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. Our amazing hygienist is going back to school. Our practice is growing, and we are seeking for a caring & responsible dental hygienist to join our team. This new team member should have availability to work 8:30 am to 5 pm. Due to our belief of providing quality dental care patients can trust, at an affordable price, we accept major PPO plans; we have our in-house membership plan. No HMO/No Medicaid! We strongly believe in promoting internally & provide support for additional training, so you’ll have amazing opportunities to advance your career! Note: Please do not interrupt normal business operations, so no calls will be accepted about the job. Please apply online. What we offer: · GREAT PAY! · Privately-owned by a local family, not a corporation, not DSO. · Philosophy of mentorship & support. · We train you & support your growth & improvement. · Continual opportunities to increase your income by better serving the public. · Team of respectful professionals who make working enjoyable! · Newest Technology. Responsibilities Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination Sterilize dental instruments properly Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride) Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques) Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures Take X-rays or dental impressions Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer) Maintain documentation and charts on each patient Monitor supplies Skills Proven experience as Dental Hygienist In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA) Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment Outstanding communication skills A patient and friendly personality Attention to detail Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job Valid license to practice The office is using Dentrix Ascend software. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50.00 - $52.00 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance License/Certification: Registered Dental Hygienist (Required) Work Location: In person

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