Registered Dental Hygienist - Alexandria, MN (Caring Hands)

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Dental Hygienist

Location: Alexandria, Minnesota

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Thursday | No Fridays

Compensation: $48–$58 per hour, based on experience

Relocation Assistance: Available

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a compassionate and patient-focused Licensed Dental Hygienist to join a modern, nonprofit dental practice in Alexandria, Minnesota. The clinic operates much like a private practice while helping make quality dental care accessible to the community.

The practice has strong patient demand and a close-knit team that values professionalism, collaboration and excellent service. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a four-day workweek while joining an organization that genuinely cares about its patients and employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and periodontal dental hygiene care
• Perform prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, periodontal charting and other services permitted by Minnesota law
• Take and review dental radiographs
• Conduct oral health assessments and document clinical findings
• Educate patients about oral hygiene, preventive care and recommended treatment
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain proper infection-control standards
• Work closely with dentists and other team members to coordinate patient care
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient records
• Help create a welcoming, comfortable experience for every patient

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting wage of $48–$58 per hour , depending on experience
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance available
• Four-day workweek with no Fridays
• Two weeks of PTO to start
• Six paid holidays
• 401(k) with a 5% employer match
• Employer pays 50% of the employee’s health insurance premium
• Complimentary dental care for the employee and immediate family
• Training and professional growth opportunities

Practice Environment

• Supportive, friendly and close-knit team
• Modern, patient-centered clinical environment
• Strong and consistent patient demand
• Accepts all insurance plans
• Cash-pay and sliding-fee options available
• Commitment to accessible, high-quality dental care



Qualifications

• Current Minnesota dental hygiene license or eligibility to obtain one
• Strong communication and patient-education skills
• Ability to work effectively in a busy clinical environment
• Positive, dependable and team-oriented attitude
• Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality patient care