Dental Hygienist

Job Description Job Description Traveling Dental Hygienist 21st Century - Springfield 2308 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 62704 21st Century - Springfield is looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our friendly and collaborative team!! As a Traveling Dental Hygienist based out of the 21st Century - Springfield practice, you'll also support our exceptional dental teams at Springfield Dental Care, Dental Group of Springfield, and Dental Care at Prairie Crossing. This role is perfect for hygienists seeking the stability and benefits of full-time employment while enjoying the flexibility to create a schedule that fits their lifestyle. You'll have the flexibility to choose from a variety of shifts, and even work half days when preferred -- giving you greater control over your work-life balance. Schedule Monday 7:00am-4:00pm (21st Century - Springfield) Tuesday 7:00am-4:00pm (21st Century - Springfield) Wednesday - OFF or Travel Team Thursday - OFF or Travel Team Friday - OFF or Travel Team Patient Schedule Single column schedule, averaging 7 patients/day 50-minute prophys and recare appointments 60-90 minute SRP appointments 80-minute New Patient appointments If you're looking for a role that offers the flexibility to design your own schedule, earn daily hygiene bonuses, and enjoy a full benefits package, we'd love to connect with you! What You'll Gain Consistent weekly hours available with flexibility on hours worked Option to work full days or half days Build schedule out 4-6 months in advance full-time benefits package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and paid holidays off Over 200 hours of Continued Education courses completely free to you! Daily hygiene bonuses on top of hourly rate Quarterly team bonuses Work with supportive Heartland Dental teams and gain exposure to multiple practice environments using the same equipment and tech systems! Minimum Qualifications Current dental hygienist license in Illinois and an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene (where required) Local Anesthesia and Nitrous certification Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation CPR Certification Preferred Experience New graduates and experienced hygienists welcome! Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients' dental health Clinical needs as required by office Physical Requirements Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/ Doctor/ Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position Prolonged periods sitting and standing Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person)periodically throughout the year As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN. At Heartland Dental, we're committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, sta #J-18808-Ljbffr 21st Century Dental