Dental Hygienist

Dentologie is seeking full-time Dental Hygienist to join our dynamic team(s) at both our Lincoln Park location (3 days/week) and another downtown Chicago location (2 days/week). 

Our Lincoln Park practice (1009 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614) is close to every convenience needed in the city - shops, campus, public transit, and restaurants are everywhere. For commuting, the Armitage Brown Line is located just a one-minute walk away and there is plenty of street-side parking options for drivers.

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 (Lincoln Park): 2:30pm-8:30pm (patients scheduled 2pm-8pm)
• Tuesday (Other Location): 7:30am-2:30pm (patients scheduled 8am-2pm)
• Wednesday (Lincoln Park): 2:30pm-8:30pm (patients scheduled 2pm-8pm)
• Thursday (Lincoln Park): 7:30am-2:30pm (patients scheduled 8am-2pm)
• Friday (Other Location): 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/sterilizing instruments, equipment, and ops.  

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Must be comfortable working at 2 Dentologie locations. 
• 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!