Dental Hygienist

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

Job summary

CentraCare Health in Willmar, Minnesota, is seeking a Dental Hygienist for a unique opportunity within a cozy Dental Clinic setting. The role involves promoting dental health through various procedures, conducting oral assessments, and providing patient education under a licensed dentist's supervision. The position requires an Associate degree, Minnesota license, CPR certification, and relevant experience. Competitive pay from $35.85 to $53.77 per hour based on experience, with a commitment to diversity in hiring.

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

• Promote dental health by performing dental prophylaxis and periodontal therapy.
• Conduct oral assessments and provide patient education.
• Provide supervision of dental hygiene students when required.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient care techniques

Oral hygiene education

Education

Associate degree

Graduate of accredited Dental Hygiene school

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, conduct oral assessments, conduct patient education and explain 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 Fridays8AM-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.

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.