Registered Dental Hygienist

Webster Dental Care · United States

Company: Webster Dental Care Edison Park Location: Chicago, IL Job Type: Full-Time (Accepting Part-time applicants as well) Webster Dental Care believes that exceptional oral health starts with outstanding education and preventative care. We don't just look at teeth; we look at the whole person. We are seeking a passionate, skilled, and collaborative Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) who views their role as more than "just cleaning teeth." If you are a natural educator and a supportive team player who thrives in a positive, patient-first environment, we would love to meet you! What You'll Do (Your Impact): Be a Patient Educator & Coach: Empower patients by customizing home-care routines, explaining the oral-systemic connection, and providing compassionate nutritional and lifestyle counseling. Deliver Outstanding Preventive Care: Perform thorough screenings, periodontal charting, be proficient in taking digital radiographs & intraoral images, and perform prophy and periodontal services using a Cavitron. Collaborate Seamlessly: Work hand-in-hand with our dentists and clinical team to co-diagnose, build comprehensive treatment plans, and foster a warm, welcoming environment for our patients. Deliver pre- and post-op instructions to patients. Own Your Space: Maintain clinical notes, practice exceptional sterilization and infection control protocols, and keep your operatory running smoothly. Who You Are: A Supportive Collaborator: You are a true team player—adaptable, solution-oriented, and always willing to support a colleague when the day gets busy. An Empathetic Communicator: You have a talent for putting anxious patients at ease and translating complex dental concepts into easy-to-understand, actionable advice. Detail-Oriented & Clinical: You hold yourself to high clinical standards and take pride in thorough, high-quality patient care. Credentialed: You possess an active Illinois Dental Hygienist License, Local Anesthesia certification, and CPR certification. What We Offer: Competitive Compensation:

• Excellent hourly rate of $50-$55/+ a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Potential for commission bonuses.
• Health, Vision, Dental, 401(k) matching, paid time off.
• Continuing Education Allowance

• CODA-accredited Associate degree in Dental Hygiene
• Licensed Illinois dental hygienist
• Certification in CPR/BLS
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations (HIPAA, OSHA)
• Maintaining dental equipment and preparing it for use
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Compassionate, warm, and outgoing
• Dedicated to details
• The ability to meet the demands of the job requires physical stamina
• Software experience with Dentrix
• The ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time
• The ability to wear a face mask for a long period of time