Dental Hygienist - Mile Square Health Center - Auburn Gresham

Dental Hygienist

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The Dental Hygienist has the responsibility of providing preventive, therapeutic, and educational hygiene services for the patients of the University of Illinois at Mile Square Health Center Dental Clinics.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Works administratively on the recall system
• Schedules patients that are overdue for their prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance appointments
• Examines teeth and surrounding hard and soft tissues for disease, lesions and other abnormal conditions
• Removes supra and sub gingival soft/hard deposits and stain from the teeth and endosseous dental implants
• Records periodontal charting in the electronic health record
• Provides oral hygiene aids and educates patients on oral hygiene care
• Assists with several aspects of research in patient outcomes assessments, including scheduling patient appointments, assisting in patient assessment, providing prophylaxis, sealants and collection/compiling/analyzing data
• Processes digital dental radiographs (intraoral, panoramic, and occlusal)
• Administers local medicaments to periodontal involved areas
• Administers anesthetic and nitrous in accordance to licensure guidelines
• Administers fluoride
• Takes preliminary impressions
• Records patient vitals
• Sterilization and disinfection as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. Current/valid licensure as a Dental Hygienist in the State of Illinois.
2. Possession of a current/valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of instruments and aseptic techniques and sterilization procedures
• Communicates effectively with faculty, students, staff, and patients.
• Ability to maintain an effective recall program and maintain a productive environment.
• Intermediate level of experience with computer software such as Excel, Word, and electronic health records (EHR).
• Ability to obtain and record basic medical and dental histories and information and updates patient appointment records.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System