Dental Hygienist Job in Streamwood, Illinois

(Job ID: 510412)

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Oak Brook Dental Group | Part Time | Dental Hygienist Our office is growing, and we are looking to add a passionate Dental Hygienist to our friendly team at Oak Brook Dental Group! At Oak Brook Dental Group, we are dedicated to improving our patient's oral health and helping our patients achieve their perfect smile. Our team strives to create a comfortable experience for our patients through our compassionate care and the family like atmosphere. The ideal candidate is someone who is friendly, compassionate and loves working with patients to help achieve their smile goals. Job Duties May Include: -Conduct patient screening procedures; including assessment of oral health conditions, review of patient health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse -Take digital radiographs -Follow practice protocols: quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, referral, emergency medicine, implants, perio program and emergency treatment -Demonstrate proficient skills in dental prophylaxis and proper use of cavitron/prophy jet -Apply preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides) Make impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs) -Promote an atmosphere supportive of good dental and general health by demonstrating proper oral hygiene, educating patients on techniques of flossing and brushing in accordance with protocol, effectively communicating oral hygiene instructions, nutritional counseling, and dispensing proper oral hygiene aids -Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures -Familiarize the patient with the aspects of their dental visit and provide support and compassion to that patient -Chart entire dentition and hard and soft tissue evaluation, including existing restorations, decay, perio charting and treatment documentation -Provide positive, professional leadership role; demonstrate positive patient/staff rapport -Stock all needed supplies and maintain equipment -Successfully maintain recall system -Demonstrate basic knowledge of applicable computer functions Schedule: Tuesday: Every Other Tuesday 9:00am - 6:00pm Wednesday: 9:00am - 4:00pm Friday: Every Other Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm Saturday: Every Other Saturday 8:00am - 2:00pm Must have IL RDH License Smile Partners Recruitment is the exclusive recruiting partner for a network of independent neighborhood practices and boutique groups located throughout Michigan, Georgia, Illinois, and Alabama. These affiliated offices are higher-end fee-for-service and/or select PPO-based, doctor led practices, with long standing reoccurring patients and strong reputations.