DENTAL HYGIENIST

Job Requisition ID: 56689 Opening Date: 06/16/2026 Closing Date: 06/30/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: DENTAL HYGIENIST - 11700 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Salary: (Eff 7/1/26) $5,127-$7,135/month ($61,524-$85,620/year) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Clinton Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC028 Paraprofessional Human Services Employees, AFSCME Merit Comp Code: This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. Position Overview The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Dental Hygienist for the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois to perform technical and advisory services in dental hygiene including prophylaxis. Performs educational and organizational work in promoting oral hygiene. Assists in preparing patients for dental treatment including lifting patients from wheelchairs into the dental chair. Essential Functions Gives complete oral prophylactic services to individuals. Assists in preparing patients for dental treatment including lifting patients from wheelchairs into the dental chair. Performs educational and organizational work in promoting oral hygiene. Keeps records of activities performed within area of responsibility including annual review summaries and represents dental services in annual reviews as part of the interdisciplinary team. Performs infection control procedures to prevent cross contamination. Inputs Continuous Quality Indicator data on computer on a daily basis. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school, supplemented by completion of two (2) years of college with coursework in dental hygiene. Requires Illinois certificate as registered dental hygienist. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to bend, stoop, reach, lift and carry heavy loads. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm, 30-minute unpaid lunch Headquarter Location: 1535 W Mccord St, Centralia, Illinois, 62801 Work County: Clinton Agency Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io Benefits A Pension Program Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 12 Paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) 10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment) Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard work schedules (as applicable) 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only) For more information about our benefits please follow this link: Equal Employment Opportunity Illinois is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr