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ERIE Family Health Center
Chicago, Illinois

Dental Hygienist - FLEX

Dental HygienistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$62k-$77k

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: Erie Sankofa Village Health Center - 4305 W. Madison - Chicago, IL, Salary Range: $62000.00 - $77000.00Salary, Erie Family Health Centers is proud to announce to have opened our newest health center within the Sankofa Village Wellness Center, a cornerstone of the larger Sankofa Wellness Village development at the corner of Madison and Kildare in West Garfield Park.

This innovative wellness village represents a transformative community investment, bringing together healthcare, housing, and community services under one vision.

The Wellness Center itself is a state-of-the-art facility providing comprehensive, affordable healthcare services, including medical, dental, and behavioral health, to patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors.

As part of Erie’s commitment to health equity, this center will serve all community members regardless of insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay.

Join our mission-driven team in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive and innovative environment dedicated to improving community wellness.

Erie Family Health Centers, a nationally recognized top workplace with 14 sites in Chicago and suburbs, is looking for a valuable addition to our Oral Health Department!

The dental hygienist performs oral hygiene procedures on Erie’s patients; acts as an oral health educator and acts as an auxiliary to the dentist. *Compensation is based on each candidate’s experience, skills and education within the range identified for the role.

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role will start at entry in the range. Any additional skills, experience and education will be reflected in the compensation offered.

Main Duties & Responsibilities Provides preventive, therapeutic and educational methods for control of oral disease as an aid to patients in Erie Dental Clinic in attaining optimum oral health as established by state guidelines.

Gathers and assembles pertinent patient record to assist the dentist with diagnosis and treatment. Such information shall include, but not be limited to medical and dental histories, x-ray surveys and chartings of oral inspections.

Maintains the hygienist instruments, trays and other equipment of the dental clinic in a clean and orderly manner which includes daily sterilization. Performs in-reach and out-reach as an oral health educator Works with the rest of the dental team to meet all HIPPA and Joint Commission requirements.

Other duties as required Qualifications: Education Active Dental Hygienist License, RDH certification required Skills and Knowledge Required: Current CPR Certification Excellent clinical and communication skills The dental hygienist will work in various settings within the dental operatories, dental clinics, lab, front office; wear protective closing during treatment (i. e. gloves, masks, etc.) Must be able to operate all dental equipment and instruments.

Must be able to sit, stand, speak, write and type Preferred: 1 year of experience preferred The Erie Advantage Pledge WORKING TOGETHER FOR WHAT MATTERS MOST Erie makes a pledge that all current and future employees can feel confident that: Our mission, vision, and values unite us. Our voices matter. We do things well.

Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging. We find our career sweet spot at Erie.

Key Responsibilities

The dental hygienist performs oral hygiene procedures, gathers patient records, and assists the dentist with diagnoses and treatments. They also act as an oral health educator and maintain clinic instruments and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Dental Hygienist License and RDH certification, along with current CPR certification. Excellent clinical and communication skills are required, with one year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Oral health educationPatient record managementClinical skillsDental equipment operationHIPAA compliance

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

ERIE Family Health Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 16 active listings.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$62k–$77kDental Hygienist median $107k (middle half $99k–$111k)36 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$70k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Illinois183 active5,724 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 35% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois healthcare professional listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 8% offer loan repayment183 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dental Hygiene listings736 in the last 30 days471 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
ERIE Family Health Centersilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index16 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 17 employers
6
<$115k
5
$115k-125k
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$125k-135k
4
$135k-145k
5
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
36%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dental Hygienist listings

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

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k≈ 5.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,311/mo≈ 45% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.