Dental Hygienists - Urgent Need

Salary: $33.00 - $36.30 Hourly
Job Type: Civil Service
Department: Family and Community Medicine/Adams County-SMS
Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented
Shift: Days
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This position will provide preventive, therapeutic and educational dental hygiene serves for patients. Incumbent will provide examination, removal of deposits and stains, apply local medications and prepare impressions for casts. The position provides services in areas of patient care, clinic duties and educational/supervisory functions of oral health.

*This Position is ON SITE only*

• Asses dental and medical conditions of patients.
• Documents dental history, chief complaint and pertinent observations
• Deliver direct patient care including: routine treatment, scaling, polishing, x-ray, application of sealants, fluoride treatment and other related procedures within scope of practice.
• Develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patient.
• Perform patient education and teaching under the supervision of dentist.
• Provide chair side assistance to dentist in special tests, procedures and complex treatments.
• Document procedure codes for services rendered.
• Current/valid licensure as a Dental Hygienist in the State of Illinois.
• Knowledge of instruments and equipment employed for minor oral surgery procedures.
• Knowledge of clinical concepts in a private office and/or dental institution.
• Ability to effectively use computer software.

Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.
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Includes 12 paid holidays per year. Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill
Health, Dental, and Life insurance
Optional life insurance: Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.
Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.
Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars
Voluntary retirement accounts: Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).
Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times