Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Dental Hygienist

Naperville Dental Specialists

55 S Main St, Ste 241, Naperville, IL 60540

Napervillle Dental Specialists is looking for a friendly, colllaborative Dental Hygienist to join our team! 

Schedule

• Monday 7:30am-5:00pm
• Tuesday 8:30am-6:00pm
• Wednesday OFF
• Thursday 7:30am-4:00pm
• Friday 7:30am-2:00pm

Patient Schedule 

• Single column, average of 7 patients/day
• 60 minute prophys and recalls
• 90 minute SRPs
• 90 minute New Patient appointments

About Naperville Dental Specialists

Our multi-specialty practice offers general, cosmetic and implant dentistry in the heart of downtown Naperville under the guidance of board-certified prosthodontist Dr. Anthony LaVacca. In addition to Dr. LaVacca, we have a board-certified endodontist, two general dentists, a board-certified dental anesthesiologist and a board-certified oral surgeon on staff.

Our friendly, professional team can protect, restore and rejuvenate smiles, while offering the most coordinated, comprehensive approach to care possible.

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What You’ll Gain  

• Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off).
• Daily hygiene bonuses and quarterly team bonuses.
• Continuing education to provide you opportunity to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients.
• Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips.
• Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential.

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. 
  

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