Dental Hygienist

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Company: Heartland Dental

Location: Springfield, IL 62704

Description:

Join Our Fun & Fast-Paced Team! Full-Time Dental Hygienist Needed at Dental Group of Springfield!

Req ID: 101807

Supported Practice: Dental Group of Springfield

Category: Dental Hygienist

Location: 2701 South Koke Mill Road, Springfield, IL 62711

Years of Experience: No Experience Required (open to experience or new grad)

Salary: $38.28 - $46.00 per hour

As a clinical provider and patient advocate, you'll be given all the resources you need to provide exceptional care, while expanding your clinical skillset. You'll work in an environment that encourages full clinical autonomy, backed by the ability to tap into a hygiene mentor program.

About This Office

Dental Hygienist - Full-Time

Location: Springfield, IL

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 7:15 AM - 4:00 PM, Friday 7:45 AM - 12:00 PM

About Dental Group of Springfield

At Dental Group of Springfield, we believe in creating a positive and energetic work environment where teamwork and patient care come first. Our office is fast-paced, fun, and connected, with an easy-going and supportive team that values collaboration. Whether you're an experienced hygienist or a recent graduate, you'll find a workplace that encourages growth and development while delivering outstanding care to our patients.

Responsibilities

As a Dental Hygienist, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and ensuring a positive experience. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Performing routine dental cleanings and scaling procedures
  • Conducting periodontal assessments and charting
  • Educating patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care
  • Assisting the dentist with exams and identifying potential treatment needs
  • Taking and reviewing digital X-rays as needed
  • Maintaining accurate patient records and updating treatment plans
  • Ensuring proper sterilization and infection control protocols are followed
  • Contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is open, positive, and flexible, with a passion for patient care. The ideal candidate will have:

  • An active Dental Hygiene license in the state of Illinois
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with Dentrix (preferred but not required - willing to train!)
  • A team-oriented mindset with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • A commitment to continuing education and professional growth
  • Recent graduates are welcome to apply!


If you're looking for a fun, supportive, and dynamic practice where you can grow your skills and build lasting patient relationships, we'd love to hear from you!

Benefits from Your Supported Practice
  • Flexible Schedule Options, Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Regional Mentors
  • Health Insurance
    with Free Virtual Care
  • Sponsored Continuing Education Opportunities
  • Access to Daily Pay and Bonus Programs
  • Vision, Dental & Life Benefits
  • Access to VideaAI & iTero scanners
  • Discounted Scrubs, Shopping & More


Qualifications:
  • Current dental hygienist license
  • Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
  • CPR Certification


Preferred Experience
  • Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems
  • Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients' dental health
  • Clinical needs as required by office
  • Completion of Tuberculosis (TB) testing prior to starting employment


Heartland Dental Named One of America's Greatest Workplaces + Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Heartland Dental was recently recognized by Newsweek for two awards: America's Greatest Workplaces and America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024 . These prestigious honors come after the organization was reviewed among 1.5 million large and mid-sized companies in a nationwide study and achieved a 5-star rating for both awards.

Heartland Dental

Heartland Dental provides exceptional service to more than 2,800+ doctors across 39 states and over 1,700+ offices. Cementing itself as the largest, and still one of the fastest growing, Dental Support Organizations in the United States.

Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and set forth their own clinical care philosophies. But all our partners are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experience.

At Heartland Dental, we welcome people from all walks of life to join in that goal. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to living our core values by providing equal opportunity for all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Learn more about this office at dentalgroupspringfield.com

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