Dental Hygienist

Dentologie is seeking full-time Dental Hygienist to join our dynamic team at our Southport location! 

Our Southport practice (3423 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657) is nestled in the heart of the Lakeview area, with plenty of shopping and food options nearby! Wrigley Field is just down the road, along with the Lakefront Trail running beside Lake Michigan. 

As a member of our incredible hygiene team, you can expect:

• Excellent compensation ($50-55/hr, depending on experience)
• $5,000 sign-on bonus*
• Earn up to an extra $1,000 per month with bonus plan**
• Comprehensive benefits package, including commuter allowance and scrubs
• A schedule designed for work-life balance
• Industry-leading equipment and technology, including Gemini Diode lasers, Piezo scalers (both built-in and backups), intraoral cameras, Dexis sensors, the latest iTero scanners.
• Top of the line instruments with a sharpening machine at all locations. 
• Support from an amazing, tenured Regional Hygienist to help you be successful. 

Schedule:

• Monday: 7:30am-2:30pm (patients scheduled 8am-2pm)
• Tuesday: 1:30pm-8:30pm (patients scheduled 2pm-8pm)
• Wednesday: 7:30am-2:30pm (patients scheduled 8am-2pm)
• Thursday: 1:30pm-8:30pm (patients scheduled 2pm-8pm)
• Friday: 7:30am-3:30pm (patients scheduled 8am-3pm)

Responsibilities: 

• Provide patient care in all dental periodontal services in which you are licensed to perform. 
• Assist dentist chairside during examinations.
• Provide a 10-star Patient experience.  
• Contribute positively to an engaging corporate culture. 
• Prepares instruments and materials for procedures for your patients. 
• Make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair.
• Instruct patients on pre- and post-operative procedures and provide oral health education including at home care. 
• Proficient in obtaining dental radiographs and intra-oral scans/photos. 
• Keep treatment records such as charting existing restorations, periodontal charting as well as planned treatment. 
• Monitor daily supplies for restocking. 
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following periodontal procedures as well as other dental treatment procedures completed by dentists.  
• Follow infection control protocol by preparing and sterilizing instruments, equipment, and ops.  

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, communication & customer service skills. 
• Organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 
• Clinical knowledge, skills along with patient care.  
• Prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate. 
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. 

Education and Experience: 

• Registered Dental Hygiene degree from an accredited program. 
• Active Registered Dental Hygiene license within the state of Illinois.  
• Local Anesthesia certified.

Dentologie Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401k w/Match
• $5,000 Sign-on Bonus (*must be 3 days/week minimum)
• Free Dental coverage for employees
• Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance
• $50/month for mass transit or parking expenses
• Dentologie Figs Scrubs
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Paid holidays off, paid personal and sick time
• Monthly bonus and referral bonus opportunities (**must work a minimum of 80 clinical hours per month to qualify)
• Laser Certification course provided
• Support from Lead Hygienist in early career training and continued mentorship/growth opportunities at Dentologie
• Upbeat team and fun culture. NOT your average dental office! Visit us on TikTok or Instagram to learn more!