Dental Hygienist Part-Time. Wheaton LilyLifestyle

Salary: $35.44 - $43.08 Hourly

Location: 111 N. County Farm Road – Wheaton, IL

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 25-00999

Service Unit: Public Health Operations

Department: Dental

Opening Date: 04/10/2026

New Salary Based on Experience and Education!

Receive a $500 sign‑on bonus, an additional $500 after six months, and another $500 after one year.

Do you like a variety in your day? Are you looking for a part‑time position working 20 hours per week with a flexible schedule?

Do you have considerable knowledge of the practices and principles of dental hygiene for all age groups? Then we invite you to apply today and join our team! You will be working in our dental clinic on site in Wheaton, at local schools in DuPage County, or on our mobile dental Smile Squad. As a part‑time employee you are eligible for accrued paid leave and participation in the IMRF retirement fund.

Salary may increase based on experience.

• Provides preventive procedures such as dental prophylaxis, dental sealants, fabricating mouth guards, fluoride treatments, dental screenings, radiographs, and nutritional counseling.
• Conducts dental health educational programs for professional groups, schools, other health care providers, and community groups; refers clients as necessary for further dental treatment.
• Collaborates with other service providers to ensure that necessary treatment is received; plans and implements fluoride mouth rinse programs for school children, periodically visits schools to monitor fluoride mouth rinsing activities.
• Assists in collecting, recording, and tabulating data needed for grant requirements and to evaluate programs; prepares reports and maintains records.
• Attends professional meetings and seminars; schedules use of portable equipment with dentists providing homebound care.
• Services, maintains, and cleans portable equipment; monitors and evaluates the progress of dental hygiene students.
• 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 Clinic, schools, public health centers, mobile programs and other field locations.

Completion of a bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene and one year of experience as a Dental Hygienist or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Current Illinois Dental Hygiene license required. Attendance at HR new‑hire orientation in Wheaton is required.

• Health insurance options including PPO and HMO plans.
• Vision discounts and comprehensive vision insurance.
• Prescription coverage with mail‑order option.
• Dental insurance via Delta Dental PPO.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, dental, and day‑care expenses.
• Life insurance up to $25,000 at no cost to full‑time employees; supplemental coverage available.
• Optional accident and critical illness disability benefits for employees.

DuPage County Health Department is an equal‑opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.