Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : 111 N. County Farm Road- Wheaton IL, IL
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 21-00523
Service Unit: Public Health Services
Department: Dental
Opening Date: 04/01/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description

Receive a $250.00 sign-on bonus, $250.00 after six months, and another $250.00 after one year.
The DuPage County Health Department Dental Team has an opening for a part-time Dental Hygienist. Do you have considerable knowledge of the practices and principles of dental hygiene for all age groups? Do you like a variety in your day? Then we invite you to apply. In this position you will be going to local schools, in DuPage County or working on our mobile dental Smile Squad, as needed. We are looking for a new team member to provide preventive education and dental services to school children.
Responsibilities

• Provides preventive procedures such as dental prophylaxis, dental sealants, fabricating mouth guards, fluoride treatments, dental screenings, radiographs, and nutritional counseling.
  
• Conducts dental health educational programs for professional groups, schools, other health care providers, and community groups; refers clients as necessary for further dental treatment.
  
• Collaborates with other service providers to ensure that necessary treatment is received; plans and implements fluoride mouth rinse programs for school children, periodically visits schools to monitor fluoride mouth rinsing activities.
  
• Assists in collecting, recording, and tabulating survey data needed for grant requirements and to evaluate programs; prepares reports and maintains records.
  
• Attends professional meetings and seminars; schedules use of portable equipment with dentists providing homebound care.
  
• Services, maintains, and cleans portable equipment; monitors and evaluates the progress of dental hygiene students.
  
• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned; maintains required training, licensure, and/or certification; maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to patient privacy laws.
  
• Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures; available to respond to clients and/or customers, either in person or over the phone, during assigned business hours and/or clinic times.
  
• Provides care in a variety of settings throughout the County including, the Health Department Dental Clinic, schools, public health centers, mobile programs and other field locations.

Requirements
Completion of a bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene and one year of experience as a Dental Hygienist; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Current Illinois Dental Hygiene license.
Supplemental Information
DuPage County Health Department is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
DuPage County Health Department offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Please visit on our Careers Page for more information.
Benefits for Employees
Employees of the DuPage County Health Department may select from a variety of benefits to meet their needs.
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits.
Health Department benefits are administered through the DuPage County Government Human Resources Office. Detailed descriptions and premium rates of these plans are available at
Medical Insurance
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is our current health insurance provider. Full-Time Health Department employees may select from four medical insurance options: three preferred provider organization (PPO) plans and one health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. You may speak to a doctor anytime through the Teledoc program, which provides access to U.S. board-certified doctors through the convenience of phone or video consults.
Plan participants are also eligible for a variety of added discounts on gym memberships and other health-related products and services. They also have access to the Well on Target program, which provides a convenient, secure website with personalized tools and resources such as health coaching, health assessments, and digital tools to track health information important to you.
Vision Discounts & Insurance
A vision care discount program is available as part of the medical insurance plans. Comprehensive vision insurance is also available.
Prescription Plans
Prescription coverage is available with all medical plans and includes the convenience of a mail-order option. Staff may also use the on-site pharmacy at the Central Public Health Center located in Wheaton.
Dental Insurance
The Delta Dental PPO program allows you to visit any dentist you wish.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts allow you to set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay expenses such as those not covered by medical or dental insurance, or day-care costs.
Life Insurance
All full-time employees are provided a $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. Supplemental coverage is available for the employee, their spouse, and their children.
Disability Insurance
Employees may elect additional accident and critical illness disability benefits.
01

Do you have a valid State of Illinois Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

02

If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will need to contact references. Please provide us with contact information for two professional references, that directly supervised your work. Professional references include the following: current/previous Managers, Supervisors, or Professors.

• Yes
• No

03

How much experience do you have as a Dental Hygienist?
04

Do you have a current Illinois Dental Hygiene license.

• Yes
• No

Required Question