Position Highlights:

• Position: Dental Hygienist (resource/per diem)
• Location: Evanston, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Resource/ Per Diem

Requirements:

• State certification/licensure from an accredited dental hygiene school .Minimum of 2 years on-the-job work experience in the dental field. Completion of state recognized local anesthetic course within one year of hire.
• Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program.

Responsibilities:

The purpose of this job is to provide optimal dental health for patients seen in the Dental Center. The dental hygienist works under the supervision of the Dental Center dentists. Practice includes oral prophylaxis procedures, taking digital x-rays of the teeth and surrounding structures, the application of chemical compounds designed to be desensitizing agents or effective agents in the prevention of carries, administration of local anesthetics, scaling and root planning, and services which may be performed by a dental assistant.

• Reviews patient's dental chart prior to appointment. Provides dental health education to the patient. Cleans and sets up treatment room in between patients.
• Take pre and post-op blood pressure for each patient receiving local anesthetic.
• Performs radiographs as ordered by the dentist.
• Provides hygiene treatment to adult, and geriatric patient populations. Documents and accurately records pertinent clinical data including periodontal probings.
• Performs chairside assistance. Anticipates the needs of the dentist. Provides pre and post-teaching to patients.
• Updates patient's oral history and chief complaint for the dentist to review.
• Assures cleanliness of operatories, lab and utility rooms.
• Maintains patient safety as a visible priority; such as, use of patient identifiers and hand washing.
• Fully utilize the electronic medical record as directed by established workflows to provide accurate documentation of the patient's oral health.
• Provides assistance to facilitate the daily operations of the department.
• Works effectively with all staff to achieve department goals.

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options, including Domestic Partner Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities