Dental Hygienist

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); Presencial; USD 69.000 - 76.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Open Cities Health Center in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a part-time Dental Hygienist to join our clinic serving diverse patients. Under the Dental Director, you will perform dental hygiene services and support outreach programs.

Responsibilities include cleanings (scaling, polishing, root planing), radiographs, charting with the dentist, and following OSHA protocols. Minnesota licensure and an accredited program are required; we value compassionate communication with patients of varied

Formación

• Accredited dental hygiene program completion.
• Minnesota state licensure as a dental hygienist.

Responsabilidades

• Performs dental cleanings including scaling, polishing, and root planing.
• Screens patients for medical conditions, oral pathology, and periodontal disease.
• Capture clinically diagnostic x-rays.
• Follow OSHA protocols.
• Attend staff meetings and work as a positive team member.
• Communicate with diverse patients using interpreters if needed.

Conocimientos

Dental hygiene

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Educación

Dental Hygiene degree

Descripción del empleo

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Regular Full Time Professional Saint Paul, MN, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1059

Salary Range: $50.00 To $55.00 Hourly

Dental Hygienist- Part-Time, Flexible hours

Open Cities Health Center located in the Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul and has been serving patients for more than 54 years. As a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center, Open Cities is committed to providing excellent care to underserved patients. OCHC is an NHSC Loan Repayment Program site.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Under the supervision of the Dental Director, performs clinical dental hygiene and related services, off-site outreach programs, and other related work as assigned by the Dental Director.

DUTIES:

• Performs dental cleanings including scaling, polishing, and root planing. Screens patients for medical conditions, oral pathology, and periodontal disease.
• Works closely with the assigned dentist to chart examination notes.
• Capture clinically diagnostic x-rays.
• Follow OSHA protocols.
• Attend staff meetings and work as a positive team member.
• Work with interpreters or interpretive services to effectively communicate with patients.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Good clinical skills in adults with mild to moderate periodontal conditions and capturing diagnostic x-rays.
• Ability to recognize pathology and perform charting.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people of cultural and socioeconomic diversity.
• Ability to interact positively with staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of an accredited dental hygiene course and Dental Hygiene licensure in Minnesota.