Registered Dental Hygienist

Smile Programs • Chicago, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Smile Illinois is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to provide dental care to underserved children at schools in Chicago, Illinois, and surrounding areas. The school-based mobile dental program brings preventive and restorative care to children at school using portable dental equipment and transforms suitable school spaces into temporary dental offices. The role involves daily travel between school sites and working as part of a small team. The school-day schedule is about 6–7 hours, averaging 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., with evenings, weekends, and summers off. Full-time and part-time positions are available.

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 occasion; some schools may not have an elevator.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the oral health management of patients and contribute as a team player.
• Verify each patient's identity by name and date of birth before treatment and initial the medical chart to document verification.
• Obtain an oral health assessment for each patient, including new baseline and follow-up assessments.
• Review patients’ medical histories and other relevant oral health information.
• Provide dental prophylaxis scaling, sealant application, and fluoride application in accordance with accepted practices and standards.
• Provide dental assistance as directed by the dentist.
• Provide oral health education and individual counseling, including instruction on tooth brushing and flossing.
• Document dental services provided in the patient’s chart.
• Travel daily to and from school sites.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefit package.
• Travel pay.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Competitive compensation.
• Evenings, weekends, and summers off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed