Registered Dental Hygienist
About The Position
Smile Illinois, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist in Pontiac, Illinois, and surrounding areas to provide dental care to underserved children at their schools. The program brings preventive and restorative dental services to school locations using portable dental equipment and transforms suitable school spaces into temporary dental offices. The role follows a school-day schedule of about 6–7 hours, averaging 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with no nights or weekends and summers off. Both full-time and part-time positions are offered. The hygienist travels daily between school sites and works as part of a small dental team.
Requirements
- Active Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license.
- Working experience as a dental hygienist.
- CPR or BLS certification.
- Ability to work well with children.
- Ability to work well on a small team and in a fast-paced environment.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel within the county.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds for setup and takedown.
- Ability to walk up flights of stairs on certain occasions; some schools may not have an elevator.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patients’ oral health management and be a team player.
- Verify each patient’s identity using their name and date of birth before treatment, and initial the medical chart to indicate verification.
- Obtain an oral health assessment for each patient, including new baseline and follow-up assessments.
- Review medical history and other relevant 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 according to established oral health care practices, such as tooth brushing and flossing.
- Document provided dental services in the patient’s chart.
- Travel daily to and from school sites.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision benefit package.
- Travel pay.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Evenings, weekends, and summers off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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