Dental Hygienist

CentraCare; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 49,386 - 74,073; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay at $35.85 per hour

$3,500 hiring bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Full-time benefits including medical, dental, and PTO

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Minnesota is seeking a Dental Hygienist to work in their Dental Clinic. This full-time position involves promoting dental health through various procedures, conducting oral assessments, and educating patients about good oral hygiene. The starting pay is competitive, with added benefits like tuition reimbursement and a hiring bonus. Ideal candidates will have an associate degree, a current CPR certification, and at least one year of experience in a dental setting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental prophylaxis or periodontal therapy.
• Provide oral cancer screening and radiographic studies.
• Conduct oral assessments and patient education.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient care techniques

Oral hygiene education

Education

Graduate of accredited Dental Hygiene school

Associate degree

Job description

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, providing other duties related to preservation of dental health and prevention of dental disease, and occasional supervision of dental hygiene students.

Schedule

• Fulltime - 72 hours per two 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
  • $3,500 hiring bonus and $5,000 in relocation assistance for eligible candidates!
  • Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available
  • Full-time benefits: Medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!

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.

“You have a really nice team here and everyone works well together.” - U. of M. Dental Student

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.