full-time 21 days ago
Registered Dental Hygienist
Edgar County Public Health Department
502 Shaw Ave, Paris, IL 61944
28 - 32/hr
About the Practice
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Job Description
The Edgar County Public Health Department and Dental Clinic is looking for a dynamic RDH to join our dental team. Regular dental clinic hours are Monday - Thursday, 40 hrs/week. Flexible hours available M-Thursday.
We offer a positive and supportive work environment and excellent benefits including medical and retirement pension with the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. We offer 13 paid holidays, excellent paid time off and sick leave.
Public Health is dedicated to improving the health of residents and the community. Join ECPHD to make a lasting impact in the community.
Duties include:
Perform dental hygiene preventative care, including routine cleanings, periodontal treatment, radiographs, fluoride, and sealants.
Assess patients' oral health and provide oral hygiene education
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient medical records
Ensure proper sterilization of instruments
Preventative community oral health education opportunities and outreach events
Qualifications
Hold a valid dental hygiene license for Illinois
Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program
Knowledge of dental anatomy and oral health conditions
Proficiency in using dental instruments and equipment
Excellent communication skills to educate and interact with patients
Ability to work well in a team environment, collaborating with dentists and other dental professionals
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
We offer a positive and supportive work environment and excellent benefits including medical and retirement pension with the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. We offer 13 paid holidays, excellent paid time off and sick leave.
Public Health is dedicated to improving the health of residents and the community. Join ECPHD to make a lasting impact in the community.
Duties include:
Perform dental hygiene preventative care, including routine cleanings, periodontal treatment, radiographs, fluoride, and sealants.
Assess patients' oral health and provide oral hygiene education
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient medical records
Ensure proper sterilization of instruments
Preventative community oral health education opportunities and outreach events
Qualifications
Hold a valid dental hygiene license for Illinois
Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program
Knowledge of dental anatomy and oral health conditions
Proficiency in using dental instruments and equipment
Excellent communication skills to educate and interact with patients
Ability to work well in a team environment, collaborating with dentists and other dental professionals
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Registered Dental Hygienist
• Patient interaction
• Patient care
• Dental Hygiene
• Dental clinic experience
• Patient interaction
• Patient care
• Dental Hygiene
• Dental clinic experience
About Edgar County Public Health Department
The Edgar County Public Health Department, established in 1994, operates under the guidance of the Edgar County Board of Health. They offer a range of services including dental care, environmental health inspections, nursing services, and programs for women, infants, and children.