Dental Hygienist

Join Our Dental Dream Team!Are you a passionate Dental Hygienist looking for a fun, fast-paced environment where you can grow and make a difference? Southshore Family Dentistry (Michigan City) is on the lookout for motivated team players who thrive in a bustling environment, love working with people, and have a keen eye for detail.Why You'll Love It Here:Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn up to $50/hour, plus monthly incentive bonuses. We offer hygienists a guaranteed elevated hourly rate, similar to a dentist's daily guarantee. This allows you to earn competitively while building confidence and abilities, with the potential to reach monthly production incentive bonuses.Hygiene Shift Flexibility: We have an internal hygiene shift website where we post open hygiene positions across our 28 locations in Illinois and Indiana. You can pick up shifts at other offices at a higher rate and even qualify for overtime! This is part of our commitment to supporting our internal hygiene team.Comprehensive Benefits: Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short-Term Disability Insurance + Paid Maternity Leave.Level Up: Free Continuing Education (CE) credits and professional development courses. Ongoing training, and mentorship opportunities to help you shine.Hygiene Support and Mentorship: Our VP of Clinical Services, Sarah Velasco, RDH, is dedicated to mentoring and coaching our hygiene team, helping them reach their full potential.Hygiene Advisory Board (HAB): Our HAB is composed of clinical hygiene experts from practices across Illinois and Indiana. They ensure patient care remains at the forefront and foster communication between our clinical hygiene staff and leadership team.Work Hard, Play Hard: Enjoy company and hygiene social events.Look Sharp: Annual scrub allowance—on us!Time to Recharge: 40+ hours of PTO in year 1, doubles in year 2, and triples by year 3!Future-Ready: 401(k) retirement plan to secure your tomorrow.RequirementsReady to Join? If you're a current RDH license holder (or a new grad awaiting licensure) with an active CPR certification, we'd love to meet you!What Does the Interview Process Look Like?Initial Contact: Our Talent Team will reach out via text or email to schedule a brief 10-minute screening call.Clinical Discussion: You'll have a chance to meet with our VP of Clinical Services, Sarah Velasco, RDH, BSDH. In this conversation, Sarah will provide insight into a day in the life of a hygienist on our team. You'll cover key questions (and more), such as: How many patients would I see per day? How long are appointments for cleanings and periodontal treatments? What opportunities are available for Continuing Education (CE)? What software or tools do you use? Do hygienists have dedicated rooms or shared spaces? Rest assured, all your clinical questions will be answered by a fellow hygienist, not a recruiter!On-Site Paid Interview: If we're a good match, we'll invite you for an on-site visit to meet the Office Manager, Doctors, Hygienists, and the clinical team. You'll also participate in a paid working interview with patients to get a feel for the environment and show off your skills.Offer: Afterward, our team will connect with you to extend an offer that's hard to beat!