Dental Hygienist

Smalls Management Consulting LLC; Saint Peter (MN); On-site; USD 86,788 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Bonuses

Job summary

Smalls Management Consulting LLC is looking to hire a Dental Hygienist for our expanding dental practice in Saint Peter, Minnesota. You will assist the dentist in various procedures, including cleaning teeth with instruments and operating x-ray machines.

The ideal candidate will possess an Associate’s degree in dental hygiene, a state hygiene license, and excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s degree from an accredited hygiene program.
• Valid state hygiene license and current CPR certificate required.
• Ability to administer local anesthetic agents is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Clean teeth using dental instruments and operate x-ray machines.
• Review patient medical histories and note signs of gum disease.
• Maintain equipment and promote preventative dental care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of oral hygiene

Education

Associate’s degree from an accredited hygiene program

State hygiene license

Current CPR certificate

Tools

X-ray machine

Job description

Dental Hygienist

We are seeking to hire a Dental Hygienist to join our growing dental practice. You will assist the dentist in various procedures and the operation of x‑ray machines.

Dental Hygienist Duties and Responsibilities

• Using dental instruments to clean accretions, calcareous deposits, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums.
• Noting and reviewing patient medical history.
• Using probes to examine and locate periodontal recessed gums and other signs of gum disease.
• Recording dental decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentists.
• Maintaining dental equipment and x‑ray machine.
• Feeling and visually examining gums for signs of disease, sores, and other dental health issues.
• Promoting preventative dental care to improve patient oral health care.
• Applying fluorides and other dental decay prevention agents.
• Working with dentists and dental assistants.
• Maintaining a dental hygiene program for patients.

Dental Hygienist Requirements and Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited hygiene program.
• State hygiene license.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Ability to administer local anesthetic agents.
• Able to use an x‑ray machine.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Comfortable using computers for a variety of tasks.
• Knowledgeable about oral hygiene and dental health.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Bonuses
• Compensation: $63–$65 per hour.

Please apply today!