Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Dental Hygienist

Part-Time and Full- Time hours available | NON-EXEMPT

WEEKDAYS | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

POSTED UNTIL FILLED

Posted 04/29/2026

Indian Health Board of Minneapolis is a Federally Qualified Health Care Center and community clinic providing access to quality health care and wellness services. We believe the best care happens when we listen and work together. While promoting and preserving our urban American Indian and Alaska Native traditions and identity, we embrace all people seeking patient-centered, culturally sensitive health care and wellness services.

At Indian Health Board we believe Good Relationships are supported by three interrelated values: Respect for culture - preserving and promoting our American Indian and Alaska Native heritage and identity while embracing all other cultures with acceptance and compassion; Excellence - seeking excellence in all our services, business practices, and community partnerships; Leadership - promoting ethical leadership based on collaboration and mutual respect.

We offer:

• Platinum benefits package available for employees working 30 hours per week or more: Health, Dental, Vision, FSA
• Company paid long term and life insurance
• Generous paid time-off
• Retirement savings plan with employer match

Our mission statement:

"To ensure access to quality health care services for American Indians and other peoples and to promote health education and wellness."

-Respect for Culture Excellence Leadership-

If our beliefs resonate with you, we want you, and encourage you to apply at IHB.

JOB SUMMARY

To treat and educate patients in the control and prevention of oral disease such as caries (cavities) and periodontal (gum) disease through proper oral hygiene and regular professional care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs dental prophylaxis, removing deposits (plaque, tartar, and stain) from the teeth.
• Takes and develops necessary radiographs.
• Examines teeth and gums for signs of disease or decay. Charts such conditions for further diagnosis and treatment by dentist and for proper patient record maintenance.
• Applies anesthetic to the area in the month for treatment.
• Instructs patients using effective communication techniques on proper dental health and oral hygiene.
• Complete documentation of the chart as necessary for follow-up.
• Maintain dental equipment and inventory.
• Follow universal precautions and all Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Participate in QA/QI activities as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and adherence to safety rules and professional standards.
• Ability to facilitate, supervise, and motivate the effective provision of high-quality dental care.
• Knowledge and respect of American Indian culture.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree in dental hygiene
• Licensure in the State of Minnesota
• Competence in operation of standard dental equipment: cavitron, prophyjet, use of EMR (EPIC) and digital radiographs, including Panorex, dental chair and units, sterilizers, hand scalers, and curettes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be in good physical condition and able to withstand the stress and demands of an active position. Must be able to perform many hours of standing, walking, stooping, bending, and sitting. Manual dexterity, good eye-hand coordination, adequate vision and hearing needed in daily work.

HIPAA

IHB makes reasonable efforts to limit access to and use of protected health information (PHI) by employees to the minimum necessary performance of assigned duties as outlines in job descriptions. This position is access restricted to PHI needed to carry out health care operations.