Registered Dental Hygienist

Jackson Family Dentistry is seeking a dependable and personable Registered Dental Hygienist to join our established private practice in Downers Grove.

We are a privately owned, single-doctor dental office with a strong reputation, modern technology, and a loyal patient base. Our team values clinical quality, professionalism, communication, and treating patients like people rather than production numbers.

This is a permanent, long-term opportunity for a hygienist who wants a consistent schedule, realistic appointment times, and a professional environment without corporate quotas or unnecessary production pressure.

Provide preventive and periodontal dental hygiene care

Perform periodontal assessments and charting

Complete scaling and root planing

Take digital X-rays, including FMX, bitewings, and panoramic images

Capture intraoral photographs

Educate patients regarding oral health, home care, and recommended treatment

Use an iTero scanner for Invisalign and other clinical cases

Assist with CBCT imaging using Carestream technology

Maintain complete and accurate clinical documentation in Eaglesoft

Communicate patient concerns and clinical findings to the doctor

Support an organized and efficient patient schedule without compromising quality of care

Licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist in Illinois and in good standing

Active Illinois Registered Dental Hygienist license in good standing

Current CPR certification

Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program

Strong clinical, communication, and patient-care skills

Ability to work the complete posted schedule

Dependable, organized, and self-motivated

Comfortable managing their schedule and maintaining an efficient patient flow

Confident identifying and communicating clinical findings

Able to recognize when the doctor should be involved

Thorough and committed to high-quality, patient-centered care

Warm, personable, and able to build trust with patients

Willing to support the team and assist where needed

Interested in becoming a long-term member of the practice

New graduates are welcome to apply. We are looking for someone who is motivated, receptive to feedback, and ready to take ownership of their professional growth.
Dental loupes with an attached light are strongly preferred. New graduates who do not yet own loupes may still be considered.

Experience with the following is helpful but not required:

Eaglesoft

Dexis

iTero scanning

Carestream or other CBCT systems

General dentistry or private-practice hygiene

Training may be provided for the right candidate.

Benefits available to eligible full-time employees include:

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental benefits for the employee and immediate family

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid vacation, up to three weeks based on length of employment

Up to 40 hours of paid time off annually

Paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid training

Uniforms provided

Working Hours

Monday: 6:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
First patient scheduled at 7:30 a.m.

Tuesday: 6:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
First patient scheduled at 7:30 a.m.

Thursday: 8:45 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
First patient scheduled at 9:30 a.m.

One Saturday per month: 6:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
First patient scheduled at 7:30 a.m.

Our standard recall appointments are scheduled for 60 minutes. We do not routinely double-book hygiene appointments or expect hygienists to rush through patient care.

Applicants must be available for the complete posted schedule, including one Saturday per month.

Hiring Process

[1] Please apply through the Jobley application form
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[2] A recruiter will contact you to schedule an interview
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[3] Interview
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[4] Job offer
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[5] While proceeding with the hiring process, please apply for the Jobley Bonus through your Jobley account.

*The average time from application to job offer is about one week to one month.
*If you are currently employed and have difficulty changing jobs right now, schedules can be discussed.