Dental Hygienist
About The Position
At Cornerstone Dental Health, we’re passionate about providing exceptional patient care in a friendly, welcoming environment. Our team is dedicated to creating healthy smiles while fostering meaningful relationships with our patients. We pride ourselves on teamwork, professionalism, and ensuring every patient has a positive experience. Visit us at cornerstonedentalhealth.com to learn more about our practice and culture, and check out our Facebook and Google reviews. You’ll be part of a supportive, patient-centered team that values collaboration, growth, and a positive work environment. We believe in rewarding our team’s hard work with competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a healthy work-life balance, all while serving our wonderful Quincy community.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program
- Current Registered Dental Hygienist license in the State of Illinois
- Current CPR certification required
- Excellent communication and patient engagement skills
- Positive attitude and professional demeanor
- Strong teamwork and organizational abilities
- Detail-oriented with good manual dexterity
- Proficient with dental software and technology
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
Responsibilities
- Deliver outstanding patient care with a warm, compassionate chairside manner
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, dental health, and treatment options to support long-term care
- Review and update patient health histories, medications, and conditions; accurately document all findings in patient records
- Perform comprehensive hygiene procedures, including diagnostic X-rays, prophylaxis (adult and child), non-surgical periodontal therapy, adjunctive treatments, and co-diagnosis with the doctor
- Complete periodontal charting per clinical guidelines
- Maintain strict patient confidentiality and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Administer local anesthetic as needed
- Perform polishing, fluoride treatments, and oral cancer screenings
- Utilize intraoral cameras to enhance patient education and treatment planning
- Clean, sterilize, and prepare operatories and equipment following proper protocols
- Collaborate effectively with the entire dental team and assist with front office responsibilities when needed
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) options
- Free CE courses provided by our affiliated vendors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
