Dental Hygienist

• Location 201 W KENYON RD,Champaign, IL, ,United States
• Base Pay $72,800.00 - $77,301.00 / Year
• Employee Type Full-Time

Description

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District

Are you passionate about pediatric dentistry and dedicated to providing exceptional care to children? We are seeking a talented full‑time Registered Dental Hygienist to join our Child & Teen Dental Clinic. Enjoy a rewarding career with highly competitive benefits and excellent work‑life balance. Join us in making a difference in children's dental health!

Performs a complete dental prophylactic service that includes exams, cleanings, appropriate x‑rays, fluoride treatments and OHI (oral hygiene instruction); performs clinical tasks such as documenting and recording procedures performed; performs x‑rays, full‑mouth periodontal charting and oral cancer screenings for children ages 0‑19.

Administers approved caries prevention treatments such as sealants to tooth surfaces.

Administers caries arresting medicaments such as silver diamine fluoride.

Educates on the condition of oral health, options for treatment, effects of treating and/or not treating; provides home care instructions including nutritional counseling.

Prepares patient room by restocking, sterilizing, and disinfecting equipment after each use in accordance with OSHA and CDC guidelines.

Performs basic office tasks such as filing, checking‑in/out patients and scheduling appointments.

Provides public awareness of dental care issues in environments such as schools, health fairs, and other public forums.

Mentor pre‑dental and community health interns from University of Illinois.

Performs other duties as required.

Certificate or diploma from a school of dental hygiene approved by the Department of Professional Regulation.

Current license to practice as a dental hygienist in the State of Illinois with 1.5+ years of experience.

Able to obtain Public Health Dental Hygienist Certification within 6 months of employment with CUPHD.

CUPHD supports the Public Health Dental Hygienist model and its role in expanding access to preventive oral health services within the community. To support this work, CUPHD will cover costs associated with obtaining PHDH certification, including examination fees, approved travel expenses, and paid work time required to complete the certification process.

Upon obtaining PHDH certification and meeting classification requirements, employees are eligible for promotion to Dental Hygienist II.

A valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance is required.

The expected annual salary is $72,800. Full annual salary for a Class 7 Dental Hygienist I is $72,800 - $77,301 for a 40‑hour week.

After completion of probationary period, a flexible or part-time remote work schedule may be considered.

Certificate or diploma from a school of dental hygiene approved by the Department of Professional Regulation.

Current license to practice as a dental hygienist in the State of Illinois.

A Public Health Dental Hygienist certification and willingness to work under a collaborative agreement with our dentist.

A valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance is required.

The expected annual starting salary is $76,440. Full annual salary for a Class 8 Dental Hygienist II is $76,440 - $87,310 for a 40‑hour week.

After completion of probationary period, a flexible or part-time remote work schedule may be considered.

CUPHD provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

Health, dental, and vision insurance with enrollment beginning on the employee’s first day of employment.

14 paid holidays per year.

12 sick days earned per year.

15 days of paid time off earned in the first year of employment with additional paid time off based on years of service.

Short-term and long-term disability benefits.

Comprehensive pension plan offered through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

CUPHD offers qualified bilingual employees additional compensation once approved.

Men, Women, Veterans, and individuals of all abilities are…