Dental Assistant/Office Assistant (Full-Time)

The Dental Clinic needs a full-time dental assistant. This person assists the dentists and hygienist in the care and treatment of patients and helps with reception, chair-side assisting, inventory, and records. This person will also be cross trained for office assistant duties, which include scheduling patients, answering phones, taking payments, and general office support. You must be friendly, courteous, and able to build trust with patients of all ages.

• Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (36.25 hours per week)

Education & Experience

• Graduate of a dental assistant program (experience preferred)
• Certificates: Coronal Polishing and Monitoring of Nitrous Oxide Sedation
• BLS certification

Hourly Rate: $18.50 per hour

Benefits Include

• 13 Holidays
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Vacation and sick time after 90 days
• Pension through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

Mobile Crisis Response Counselor – Prairie Counseling Center (On Call – As Needed)

The Bond County Health Department is seeking a counselor to join our mobile crisis response team at the Prairie Counseling Center. The counselor completes assessments anywhere in the community and makes recommendations for stabilization and support for people in crisis. Must understand mental health crisis basics and be able to work with individuals, healthcare providers, and law enforcement. Services may include emotional support, safety planning, and voluntary/involuntary placement as needed.

Education & Experience

• Meet Medicaid 132 requirements for Mental Health Professional (MHP) OR
• Medicaid approved bachelor’s degree OR
• Bachelor’s in any other field with two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting
• Minimum 21 years old
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Rate of Pay: $17–$20 per hour for hours worked
On Call Pay:

• $25 per day (weekday, Tues–Fri)
• $33 per day (weekend, Sat–Mon)
• $37.50 per day (holidays)

Benefits: Paid Time Off based on hours worked

Dental Hygienist (PRN)

The Bond County Health Department Dental Clinic seeks a dental hygienist to work as needed to cover days off for the regular hygienist (schedule varies). You must be friendly, courteous, and able to build trust with patients of all ages. Duties include providing dental care, clinic procedures, and community dental health education activities.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient assessments to identify needs and oral health issues
• Provide treatment planning and set realistic goals for optimal oral health
• Implement treatment and provide ongoing evaluation

• Clinic Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Work Schedule: Intermittent, as needed; no set number of hours

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an approved dental hygiene school
• Licensed to practice in Illinois
• Experience preferred, but not required

Hourly Rate: $40 per hour

Benefits: Paid Time Off based on hours worked