At Promise Healthcare, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the diverse communities we serve by providing high-quality, equitable healthcare to people of all ages. Our vision is to be a catalyst for positive change, shaping a future where healthcare is not a privilege but a fundamental right for every person and no one is left behind.

Be a part of a team that values excellence, equity, and community. If you're ready to lead with passion and precision, apply now to become our Dental Hygienist and help us make a lasting impact on the future of healthcare.

This position is a licensed oral health professional that provides educational, preventative, and clinical therapeutic services to the public. The Hygienist promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis; providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies; charting conditions of decay and disease; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess dental condition and needs of the patient including screening of head, neck, and oral cavity for disease
• Responsible for dental prophylaxis, topical fluoride application, sealants, radiographs, patient education including oral health instruction and the plaque control program.
• Providing routine preventive treatment for new and existing patients.
• Accurate documentation and maintenance of patient records
• Performs all hygiene functions according to policy and procedure
• Accurately documents the patient's health history including allergies, current medications, surgeries, and new medical conditions
• Responsible for taking necessary radiographs
• Perform adult or child prophylaxis on all patient types
• Apply fluoride varnish when indicated
• Apply sealants when indicated
• Perform periodontal scaling and root planning on patients diagnosed with periodontal disease
• Apply chemotherapeutic agents in the treatment of periodontal disease when indicated
• Provide patient education so the patient understands the level of oral health existing in his/her mouth and address how to improve or continue to maintain the patient's best possible oral health, and document in clinical notes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Licensed in Illinois

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Moderate physical exertion includes frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, and carrying moderately heavy loads (up to 25 lbs.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is primarily in a clinical setting including Headstart/school locations.
• Risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Dental Operatory and equipment as well as usual office environment.
• Ability to travel from clinic to clinic in own vehicle or dental van as required.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of accredited dental hygiene program.
• CPR certificate required.
• Previous dental experience desired, but not required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Bilingual (Spanish or French) language preferred but not required