Part-Time Dental Hygienist

Description

Join Our Dental Dream Team!

Are you a passionate Dental Hygienist looking for a fun supportive environment where you can grow and make a difference? Oradent Associates is on the lookout for motivated team players who thrive in a bustling environment, love working with people, and have a keen eye for detail. New grads, this is your chance to kickstart your career with a team that's ready to support you every step of the way!

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn up to $55/hour, plus monthly incentive bonuses. We offer hygienists a guaranteed elevated hourly rate, similar to a dentist’s daily guarantee. This allows you to earn competitively while building confidence and abilities, with the potential to reach monthly production incentive bonuses.
• Big Bonuses: $3,000 Sign-on or relocation bonus! Are you a new grad -we’ll even reimburse your board exam costs!
• Hygiene Shift Flexibility: We have an internal hygiene shift website where we post open hygiene positions across our 26 locations in Illinois and Indiana. You can pick up shifts at other offices at a higher rate and even qualify for overtime! This is part of our commitment to supporting our internal hygiene team.
• Level Up: Free Continuing Education (CE) credits and professional development courses. Ongoing training, and mentorship opportunities to help you shine.
• Hygiene Support and Mentorship: Our VP of Clinical Services, Sarah Velasco, RDH, is dedicated to mentoring and coaching our hygiene team, helping them reach their full potential.
• Hygiene Advisory Board (HAB): Our HAB is composed of clinical hygiene experts from practices across Illinois and Indiana. They ensure patient care remains at the forefront and foster communication between our clinical hygiene staff and leadership team.
• Work Hard, Play Hard: Enjoy company and hygiene social events.
• Look Sharp: Annual scrub allowance—on us!
• Future-Ready: 401(k) retirement plan to secure your tomorrow.

Requirements

Core Competencies We Look for in a Hygienist at Great Lakes Dental Partners

1. Service Excellence
   We seek hygienists who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and creating an experience where every patient feels heard, comfortable, and well cared for. Service excellence means providing personalized, compassionate care that fosters trust and strengthens patient relationships. You will be at the forefront of promoting oral health education, empowering patients to take control of their health.
    
2. Clinical Mastery
   We value hygienists who are committed to continuous learning and clinical excellence. Whether you're a new graduate or a seasoned professional, we support your development through ongoing training and mentorship programs. Clinical mastery means applying evidence-based practices, staying current with industry advancements, and utilizing cutting-edge technology to achieve the best outcomes for every patient.
    
3. Integrity
   Integrity is the foundation of our care philosophy. We seek hygienists who demonstrate honesty, ethical decision-making, and transparency in all aspects of patient care. Upholding the highest ethical standards ensures that our patients trust us to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care, and reinforces our commitment to both clinical and interpersonal excellence.
    
4. Leadership
   At GLDP, we believe in fostering leadership across all levels. Hygienists are encouraged to take on leadership roles, whether in the practice, within the team, or through serving on leadership and advisory councils. We actively support both new graduates with mentorship and tenured hygienists with growth opportunities, helping them to develop into leaders and share their expertise with others.
    
5. Entrepreneurial Thinking
   We encourage hygienists to think creatively and take initiative in their roles. Whether you’re collaborating with colleagues to improve patient outcomes or proposing ways to streamline workflows, entrepreneurial thinking drives innovation. For our new graduate hygienists, we offer stretched appointments to ensure you have the time to hone your skills, while our tenured hygienists can leverage their expertise to mentor others and make a broader impact within the organization.
    

At Great Lakes Dental Partners, we are committed to supporting every hygienist at every stage of their career. From offering mentorship and stretched appointments for new graduates, to providing leadership opportunities for experienced hygienists, we foster a culture of growth, excellence, and collaboration. Our core values of service, integrity, leadership, and entrepreneurial thinking guide us as we provide the best possible care to our patients while helping you thrive both professionally and personally.

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