Dental Hygienist - Morton Grove Dental Associates - Morton Grove, IL

Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job

Morton Grove, IL

Job Description

We are looking for an outgoing hygienist with strong interpersonal skills to join our fast-paced dental office. Experience is preferred and a current dental hygienist license is required. Our modern, fully digital practices provide restorative care, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, extractions, and implant restorations.
Job Responsibilities

Patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse


Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth


Applying preventive materials to the teeth [website] sealants and fluorides)


Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; [website] tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)


Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health


Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs)


Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Associate or advanced degree in Dental Hygiene


State certification/license as required to work as a Dental Hygienist


One year or more of relevant experience in the dental industry preferred; but open to no experience for the right candidate.


Possess a strong commitment to patient care, patient health and quality work.

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 15 per week
Schedule:

Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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