Dental Hygienist

Job description

Join the leading provider of rural healthcare in Minnesota! This is a unique Dental opportunity, allowing you to work in a cozy Dental Clinic setting within a large, integrated hospital facility. You will work with our Dental staff to assist in making our patients' experience a safe and enjoyable one.
Under the direction of a licensed dentist, the Dental Hygienist promotes dental health by:
• Performing dental prophylaxis or periodontal therapy providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies
• Conducting oral assessments
• Conducting patient education related to practicing good oral hygiene
• Providing other duties related to preservation of dental health and prevention of dental disease
• Occasional supervision of dental hygiene students

Schedule
• Casual – 1-2 shifts every 2 weeks
• Monday - Thursday 8AM - 4:30PM and on Fridays 8AM-1PM

Pay & Benefits
• Starting pay begins at $35.85 per hour: exact wage determined by years of related experience
• Pay range: $35.85 - $54.85 per hour

Qualifications
• Graduate of accredited Dental Hygiene school
• Associate degree
• Licensed by the State of Minnesota.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Dental Hygienist or 2 years in a Dental Clinic.
• Must possess and demonstrate basic level clinical skills and patient care techniques.

The CentraCare - Dental Clinic is a collaboration with the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry ’s community outreach programs.
"You have a really nice team here and everyone works well together." - U. of M. Dental
CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.