Registered Dental Hygienist

Lakemoor Dental of Elk Grove Village is looking for a skilled & friendly Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team & treat our patients like family, while our hygienist is on maternity leave . This is for 3 months starting June through August. Our private practice has been open for over 17 years, starting in Lakemoor, Illinois and has grown to have 7 office locations in Northern Illinois with a reliable and great patient base & team. Lakemoor Dental specializes in General & Family Dentistry, but we also have on our Team - an Endodontist, two Orthodontists, and Doctors who do dental implants and surgical procedures. Why Join Lakemoor Dental? Private Practice Digital Office (no paper charts, no film x-rays, no paper notes, etc) High Tech Equipment Friendly Team Environment Convenient location & hours Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Well established private practice with one owner- NOT owned by a Corporation or DSO Female Owned practice General & Cosmetic Dentistry Implant Dentistry & Extractions in office Endodontic Specialist in office Orthodontic Specialist in office Zoom Whitening in office

Qualifications:

-At least one (1) year Dental Hygienist experience preferred, but not necessary. New graduates are welcome to apply! Graduated from accredited AAS or BS Dental Hygiene Degree Program Proof of certification and credentials required upon hiring Anesthetic certification preferred, but not required Experience with Digital X-Rays Ability to navigate and work on computers efficiently Quick learner Enthusiastic Positive attitude Team Player Reliable Self-directed; ability to direct and manage tasks to see patients independently Knowledge of Dentrix Ascend, Eaglesoft or Dentrix is a plus, but not required

Dental Hygienist Responsibilities:

Prepare room and set up trays to receive the patients Obtain diagnostic digital dental x-rays Record findings, periodontal charting and diagnose periodontal disease Appropriately administer dental anesthetic when needed Apply preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluoride) Educate patients on proper oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health Proactively work towards achieving high patient satisfaction and retention Clean and sterilize all dental instruments following proper procedures Assist with other duties as needed To learn more about our office & amazing team check out our website www.lakemoordental.com and/or Instagram @lakemoordental. We greatly look forward to meeting with you!

Pay:

From $52.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person