JOBS

The DuPage County Health Department Dental Team has an opening for two full-time Dental Hygienists. In this position you will be working in their dental clinic, going to local schools in DuPage County, or working on the mobile dental Smile Squad. They are looking for a new team member to provide dental services and oral health education to residents of DuPage County.
Salary range is $60,300.00 – $80,400.00 annually. Sign on and Retention Bonus is offered. Receive a $1,000.00 sign-on bonus, $1,000.00 retention, after six months, and another $1,000.00 after one year. As a full-time County employee, you will be eligible for their benefits package which includes a great health insurance package, bilingual stipend, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, IMRF pension, 12 paid vacation days, 12 paid federal holidays, 12 weeks of paid paternal leave, 5 paid personal days and accrued sick leave.
Responsibilities:

• Provides preventive procedures such as dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, dental sealants, fluoride treatments, dental screenings, radiographs, and oral health education.
• Conducts dental health educational programs for professional groups, schools, other health care providers, and community groups; refers clients as necessary for further dental treatment.
• Assists in collecting, recording, and tabulating survey dental data needed for billing and grant requirements and to evaluate programs; prepares reports and maintains records.
• 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 Clinics, schools, public health centers, mobile programs, and other field locations.