Dental Hygienist

Dentologie is actively seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to join our dynamic team at our new Evanston, IL location (with a September start date). Wonderful opportunity for those starting their hygiene career as well as those experienced hygienists seeking a caring and engaging environment

Our Evanston practice (1601 Sherman, Suite B, Evanston, IL 60201) is located at fountain square in downtown Evanston and comprised of 7 vibrant, spacious operatories. Nearby, there is a wide variety of brunch and dinner locations as well as shopping at Target and Whole Foods. Dawes Park is a pleasant recreation not far away along the shore of Lake Michigan.

As a member of our incredible hygiene team, you can expect:

• Excellent compensation ($50-55/hr, depending on experience)
• $5,000 sign-on bonus*
• Comprehensive benefits package, including commuter allowance and scrubs
• A schedule designed for work-life balance
• Industry-leading equipment and technology, including Gemini Diode lasers, Piezo scalers (both built-in and backups), intraoral cameras, Dexis sensors, the latest iTero scanners.
• Top of the line instruments with a sharpening machine at all locations.
• Support from an amazing, tenured Regional Hygienist to help you be successful.

Dentologie is comprised of 12 office locations in the Chicagoland area (with Evanston on the way). Regarding work schedule, Monday - Thursday our offices have a morning shift (7:30am-2:30pm) and an evening shift (1:30 or 2:30 pm-8:30pm). On Friday, we have one shift from 7:30am-3:30pm. As a full-time hygienist, we would ask that you are comfortable working Monday-Friday and 5 shifts per week, with 3 morning shifts and 2 evening shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Provide patient care in all dental periodontal services in which you are licensed to perform.
• Assist dentist chairside during examinations.
• Provide a 10-star Patient experience.
• Contribute positively to an engaging corporate culture.
• Prepares instruments and materials for procedures for your patients.
• Make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair.
• Instruct patients on pre- and post-operative procedures and provide oral health education including at home care.
• Proficient in obtaining dental radiographs and intra-oral scans/photos.
• Keep treatment records such as charting existing restorations, periodontal charting as well as planned treatment.
• Monitor daily supplies for restocking.
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following periodontal procedures as well as other dental treatment procedures completed by dentists.
• Follow infection control protocol by preparing and sterilizing instruments, equipment, and ops.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, communication & customer service skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Clinical knowledge, skills along with patient care.
• Prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Education and Experience:

• Registered Dental Hygiene degree from an accredited program.
• Active Registered Dental Hygiene license within the state of Illinois.
• Local Anesthesia certified.

Dentologie Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401k w/Match
• $5,000 Sign-on Bonus (for those at least 3 days/week)
• Free Dental coverage for employees
• Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance
• $50/month for mass transit or parking expenses
• Dentologie Figs Scrubs
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Paid holidays off, paid personal and sick time
• Monthly bonus and referral bonus opportunities
• SPEAR Education courses offered, in addition to in-office continued education (CE) offered 2-3 times a year
• Laser Certification course provided
• Support from Lead Hygienist in early career training and continued mentorship/growth opportunities at Dentologie
• Upbeat team and fun culture. NOT your average dental office Visit us on TikTok or Instagramto learn more

Here at Dentologie, we want all of our employees to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Our employee lifecycle processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique.

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