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Elite Dental Partners
Richmond, Illinois

Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$48/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

$3,000 Sign-On/Relocation Bonus Available!

A team that is aligned and patient-focused creates a great environment for patients, and for you. That is who we are and who we want to join the team.

We are seeking a Part-Time Dental Hygienist that shares our passion for patient care and education, as well as creating a welcoming environment.

Our team focuses on the best care possible for patients and is committed to helping our communities be healthier, feel better, and smile with confidence.

Responsibilities

Perform periodontal procedures in a manner that is best for the patient in accordance with all state dental board requirements

Educate patients on strategies to prevent, diagnose, and treat periodontal disease as well as maintaining their oral health. Discuss the links between periodontal conditions and overall systemic health

Chart conditions of periodontal disease for collaboration with the Dentist to develop the appropriate treatment plan

Work collaboratively with the team on scheduling, ensuring an exceptional patient experience, and maintaining the condition of the practice and equipment

Qualifications

  • Dental hygiene licensure compliant with the State Dental Board with no adverse actions
  • Two (2) + years’ experience as a licensed Dental Hygienist preferred but not required
  • Excellent communication skills with both the team and patients
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products and working with dental software, experience with Dentrix preferred

Benefits

As a valued team member, you’ll enjoy a rewarding career with growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits for full-time Dental Hygienists include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Program
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Quarterly Bonus Opportunities and incentives on hygiene products
  • Employee Referral Program Bonuses
  • 401k
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • An equal opportunity employer and an advocate for diversity and inclusion
  • Hourly rate
  • $45—$48 USD

We take great pride in helping our communities be healthier, feel better, and smile with confidence. Daily, we are driven by our vision to provide an elite patient experience tailored to their needs to receive the best care possible.

Not only do our team members find it rewarding to help patients be healthier, but they also enjoy being part of an organization that supports their growth. Our commitment to professional development and promoting internally when appropriate allows for tremendous career opportunities.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient educationOral health maintenanceTreatment planningDental charting

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 45 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

How does Elite Dental Partners compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $104k–$114k)30 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIllinois index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygiene listings in Illinois86 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental hygienist listings in Illinois183 active5,913 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 64% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$3k sign-onIllinois healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 8% offer loan repayment183 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings772 in the last 30 days438 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Illinois figures use all dental hygienists: too few Illinois Dental Hygiene postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist at Elite Dental Partners a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

45 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

40 jobs · 29 employers
10
<$100k
14
$100k-115k
5
$115k-130k
5
$130k-145k
6
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

39 jobs · 29 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
51%
Sign-on bonus
38% this job
Loan repayment
5%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Elite Dental Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Program
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
Employee Referral Program Bonuses

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$410k
Typical market rent
$1,300/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.