Dental Hygienist - $7,500 Sign-On Bonus

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$55/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Description

Join Our Great Network of Hygienist at Downtown Dental Rover North

Are you a passionate Dental Hygienist looking for a fun, fast-paced environment where you can grow and make a difference? Downtown Dental River North 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 or tenured clinicians, 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: $7,500 Sign-on or relocation bonus!

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.

Comprehensive Benefits: Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short-Term Disability Insurance + Paid Maternity Leave.

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!
  • Time to Recharge: 40+ hours of PTO in year 1, doubles in year 2, and triples by year 3!
  • Future-Ready: 401(k) retirement plan to secure your tomorrow.

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Requirements

Ready to Join? If you're a current RDH license holder (or a new grad awaiting licensure) with an active CPR certification, we'd love to meet you!

What Does the Interview Process Look Like?

Initial Contact: Our Talent Team, will reach out via text or email to schedule a brief 10-minute screening call.

Clinical Discussion: You'll have a chance to meet with our VP of Clinical Services, Sarah Velasco, RDH, BSDH. In this conversation, Sarah will provide insight into a day in the life of a hygienist on our team. You’ll cover key questions (and more), such as: How many patients would I see per day? How long are appointments for cleanings and periodontal treatments? What opportunities are available for Continuing Education (CE)? What software or tools do you use? Do hygienists have dedicated rooms or shared spaces? Rest assured, all your clinical questions will be answered by a fellow hygienist, not a recruiter!

On-Site Paid Interview: If we’re a good match, we’ll invite you for an on-site visit to meet the Office Manager, Doctors, Hygienists, and the clinical team. You'll also participate in a paid working interview with patients to get a feel for the environment and show off your skills.

Offer: Afterward, our team will connect with you to extend an offer that’s hard to beat!

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality dental hygiene services, including cleanings and periodontal treatments, in a fast-paced clinical environment. Collaborate with the clinical team and leadership to ensure optimal patient care and professional growth.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical DentistryAttention To DetailTeamworkPatient Communication

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Great Lakes Dental Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Maternity Leave
Free Continuing Education (CE) credits
Annual scrub allowance
40+ hours PTO in year 1, doubles in year 2, triples by year 3
401(k) retirement plan
Sign-on or relocation bonus $7,500
Hygiene shift flexibility