Dental Hygienist

Job Overview

Full time:

Monday-Thursday 7am- 3pm
As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll help patients maintain healthy smiles through preventive care, clear education, and attentive clinical support. You’ll assess oral health, provide hygiene services, document care, and work closely with the dental team in general and pediatric dentistry settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments, take vital signs, and provide preventive dental care, including dental X-rays and other medical imaging as directed.
• Explain oral health findings and home-care practices in accessible language; support pediatric dentistry with age-appropriate patient care and communication.
• Prepare and maintain dental equipment, use aseptic technique, and follow infection control and healthcare infection prevention and control practices.
• Coordinate with clinicians through four-handed dentistry and chairside assisting as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records, review documentation, and use electronic health records (EHR) or electronic medical record (EMR) systems, including Eaglesoft or Dentrix.
• Your impact: Consistent preventive care and practical education help patients make informed choices and support better oral health.

Requirements

• Dental hygienist qualifications and any required state licensure or credentials.
• Knowledge of dental and medical terminology, anatomy, dental equipment, dental X-rays, and infection prevention management.
• Understanding of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), patient confidentiality, HIPAA compliance, and infection control.
• Strong client communication, patient care, and documentation review skills; familiarity with medical coding is helpful.
• Dental office or clinic experience is preferred. Experience with general dentistry, pediatrics, dental assisting, EMR systems, and EHR management is a plus.

Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Ability to Commute:

• McHenry, IL 60050 (Required)

Work Location: In person