(Archived) Dental Hygienist

Are you passionate about dental health and helping patients maintain their gleaming smiles? Are you well-versed in preventative dental care and know the ins and outs of good oral care? Do you love educating and encouraging others on the best ways to take care of their teeth? If these questions make you smile, read on! We’ve got the ideal job for you at Higgins Family Dental!

Position Responsibilities:

As our Registered Dental Hygienist, you’ll be completing a thorough assessment of your patient’s health, including their teeth, bone and periodontal tissue. We’ll also need you to:

• Perform dental hygiene services and procedures, including but not limited to taking quality x-rays, performing a visual and tactile cancer exam, performing extra- and intra-oral exams, administering fluoride, sealants, scaling and root planning, and dental prophylaxis.
• Give patients excellent oral hygiene techniques.
• Maintain the highest level of professional standard of excellence in accordance with our office’s needs.
• Document and educate your patients on any abnormalities or suspected conditions as part of their overall treatment plan.

Position Requirements:

• A Valid Dental Hygienist License in the state of Illinois.
• The ability to put your patient’s health first.
• Excellent working knowledge of overall dentistry.
• The capability to prepare and disinfect treatment rooms adhering to OSHA, CDC and infection control guidelines.