Registered Dental Hygienist

Smile Programs • Chicago, IL

98d

About The Position

Smile Illinois, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in Chicago, IL and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school. Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.

Requirements

• Active RDH License
• Working experience as a Dental Hygienist
• CPR or BLS certification
• Works well with children
• Ability to work well on a small team and in a fast-paced environment
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and willing to travel within the county
• Ability to lift and carry equipment for set-up and take-down (up to 50 lbs)
• Able to walk up flights of stairs on certain occasions, some schools may not have an elevator

Responsibilities

• Assist with oral health management of all patients-being a team player at all times
• Verify the identity of patient using name and date of birth prior to administering treatment, place your initials on the medical chart indicating that verification was made.
• Obtain oral health assessment of each patient [new-baseline; follow-up patient]
• Review medical history and other pertinent oral health information
• Provide oral hygiene services including dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application and fluoride application consistent with accepted best practices and standards.
• Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist
• Provide oral health education and individual counseling to each patient according to known oral health care practices (e.g. tooth brushing, flossing)
• Document provided dental services on the patient’s chart.
• Daily travel to and from school sites

Benefits

• Evenings, weekends and summers off!
• Working a school day schedule (about 6 – 7 hours); on average between 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
• Benefit package (health, dental, vision)
• Travel Pay
• Unique work experience and flexible scheduling
• Full and part time positions
• Competitive compensation
• State-of-the-art portable dental equipment
• Latest technology & digital radiography

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees