Registered Dental Hygienist

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.
• Provid...