Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist Opportunity

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, and explaining how to practice good oral hygiene. Provide other duties related to preservation of dental health and prevention of dental disease and 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 - 53.77 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.

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.