Registered Dental Hygienist - $3,000 bonus
Listed compensation
$58-$60/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Location: Mynt Dental — Franklin Park, IL
Full-time or Part-time (2-5 days available)
Benefits and Perks
- $58-$60/hour, among the highest hygiene rates in the Chicago area
- $3,000 signing bonus
- Uncapped monthly bonus (Production + # of Procedures)
- Free on-site parking. No garage fees, no permit, no circling for 20 minutes
- 401(k) with company match (QACA),
- Health Insurance with contribution.
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Discount Program
Role and Schedule
- Deliver preventive and periodontal care within your licensed scope
- Co-diagnose with the doctor during hygiene exams — your clinical judgment carries weight here
- Complete periodontal charting, radiographs, and intraoral scans
- Educate patients on their treatment and home care
- Maintain your clinical notes and treatment records
- Follow infection control and sterilization protocols
Hours: Clinic hours are 9am-6pm during the week, and 9am-3pm on Saturdays.
Appointment Lengths
- New Patient or Recall: 60 minutes
- Default SRP: 60 minutes per 2 quadrant
Patients per day: 7-8 patients
We schedule for thorough care, not volume. You will have time to chart properly, educate your patient, and reset your room without running behind.
You'll Work With
- Dentrix Ascend
- AI assisted Xrays iTero Lumina scanners
- Digital radiography intraoral cameras in every room
- Soft Tissue Lasers, with certification training available if you don't have it yet
What We're Looking For
Active Illinois RDH license in good standing
Ability to Administer Local Anesthesia
New graduates are welcome. We'll pair you with an experienced hygienist at the beginning to build your speed and confidence — we won't throw you into a full column on day one
Hiring Process
You'll Know Where You Stand at Every Step
- A 5 min phone call with our team to schedule an introduction phone call with the owner.
- A 15 minute call with owner to talk through the role and answer your questions
- An in-person meeting with the owner to see the office and talk about clinical philosophy and how our hygiene department runs
- An offer, typically within 5-7 business days
We respond to every applicant, usually within one business day.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Dental Hygienist will deliver preventive and periodontal care while co-diagnosing with the doctor during hygiene exams. Responsibilities also include maintaining clinical notes, educating patients on home care, and adhering to strict infection control protocols.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Illinois RDH license and possess the ability to administer local anesthesia. New graduates are welcome to apply, as the office provides mentorship to build clinical speed and confidence.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dental Hygienist - $3,000 bonus at Mynt Dental a 6.8 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.
Dentistry Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $123k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.8 / 10 · top 25% in dental hygienist | ranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $121k–$125k | Dental Hygienist median $109k (middle half $92k–$111k)94 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$123k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Hygienist listings in Illinois | 180 active | 5,693 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
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