Registered Dental Hygienist (DH) for FQHC Clinic, South Side of Chicago

Our client, a Federally Qualified Health Clinic (FQHC) on the South Side of Chicago, has a need for a Registered Dental Hygienist. The Dental Hygienist will be responsible for the direct provision of teeth cleaning, periodontal services, oral hygiene, and appropriate preventative services to dental patients of the center. The Hygienist will also be responsible for educating individuals and groups on proper oral health prevention and maintenance. This is a full-time position with occasional evening or weekend work.

Essential Functions:

• Practices proper infectious disease prevention procedures, including cleaning & sterilization of dental instruments & disinfection of dental equipment.
• Provides oral health education & individual counseling for all patients in home care.
• Provides services including taking dental x-rays, teeth cleaning, scaling, root planning, & sealant & fluoride application consistent w/professional practices & Center’s protocols.
• Organizes & performs preventative oral health presentations at on & off-site locations.
• Assists in the provision of health education in the community as requested.
• Complies w/Dental Department & Center’s directives, policies, & procedures relative to infection control, exposure control, & safety issues.
• Properly disposes all contaminated materials in accordance w/Dental Department & Center’s policies, as well as state & federal regulations.
• Performs duties at different sites depending on operational needs.

Education, Experience, & Skills Required:

• Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene.
• Establish & maintain effective professional relationships w/other healthcare providers.
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges required.
• Unrestricted license to practice Dental Hygiene in the State of Illinois.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification
• Requires comprehensive knowledge of oral hygiene; knowledge of principles & practices of modern oral hygiene and periodontal care necessary

If you, or anyone you know, is interested, qualified, and available, please send your resume to us for immediate consideration.