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Elite Dental Partners
Chillicothe, Illinois

Dental Hygienist

Dental HygienistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$38-$44/hr

The week · per this posting

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

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Job Description

SIGN-ON BONUS $2500

A team that is aligned and patient-focused creates a great environment for patients, and for you as a member of the team. This is what we strive to be and who we want to join us in providing the best care possible for patients to help our communities be healthier, feel better, and smile with confidence.

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

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
  • $38—$44 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

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EducationOral Health MaintenanceTreatment PlanningClinical Documentation

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 ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 46 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 61% require no weekends.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$79k–$92kDental Hygienist median $107k (middle half $92k–$111k)34 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$85k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Illinois183 active5,818 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% no call · 61% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$3k sign-onIllinois healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $18k) · 8% offer loan repayment183 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

45 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs
10
<$105k
11
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
6
$135k-150k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs · 32 employers
401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
37% this job
Loan repayment
8%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Dental Hygienist - Roseville

Park Dental · Roseville, Minnesota

$60-$88/hr
#2

Part-Time Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$68-$72/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist - Tufts Special Care Dental Clinics

$49.3-$68.1/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist - Tufts Special Care Dental Clinics

$49.3-$68.1/hr
+ 43 more · ranked by pay

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.

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About Elite Dental Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus $2,500
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

Living in Chillicothe

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$200k
Median resident rent
$899/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.2
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Peoria, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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