Job Description

Job Title: Part-time Hygienist

Organization: Tri City Health Partnership

Location: St. Charles, IL

Job Type: Part-Time, approximately 8-16 hours per week; schedule to be set by mutual agreement, non-exempt

Make a meaningful difference — one patient at a time.

Tri City Health Partnership (TCHP) is the only completely free medical and dental clinic in Kane County, Illinois. We provide high-quality, compassionate care to uninsured individuals who live or work in Central Kane County. Every patient is treated with dignity, respect, and kindness.

We are seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist who is passionate about patient care and community impact to join our small, mission-driven dental team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping people, excellent patient care skills, and is able to build a positive rapport with the patients we serve. This person will be dependable, and community-minded.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to use their skills in a meaningful way — whether you are an experienced hygienist, returning to the workforce, or an early-career professional.

As a member of our care team, you will play a pivotal role in making a positive impact on the lives of the patients you see.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care, including prophylaxis, periodontal assessments, and patient education
• Take and document dental radiographs as appropriate
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventative care
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Assist with data collection and maintenance
• Follow infection control and safety protocols
• Collaborate with the Dental Practice Manager, volunteer dentists, and clinical team
• Support a positive, compassionate experience for every patient
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Current dental hygiene license in Illinois
• Knowledge of dental hygiene practices and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Passion for community service and improving public health.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual Spanish and English as the majority of patients we see speak Spanish as their primary language. Spanish proficiency is a plus, but not required.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary will be based on relevant experience and qualifications.
• This is an hourly position at $38-42 per hour.
• Periodically, additional hours may be available, if requested and approved in advance.
• Reimbursement for approved business and travel expenses.
• Continuing education opportunities: TCHP is committed to supporting team members in their own growth. If you are interested in growing in the dental field, we will do what we can to help you accomplish your goals.

Hours:

Part-time: 8-16 hours each week, based on mutual agreement. Generally, TCHP is open M-F 9:00am - 4:00pm.

Occasional evenings and/or weekends.

Work Location:

Primary location is on site in the clinic.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $38.00 - $46.00 per hour, based on relevant experience and qualifications

• Expected hours: 8-16 per week

Specialty:

• Primary Dental Care

Experience:

• Flexible - new graduates to highly experienced are welcome.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, 16 hours, Part time, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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