Dental Hygienist - Apple Valley, MN - Full Time

Blue Jay Dental; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Orthodontia coverage

401(k) with company match

Roth options

HSA and FSA

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Pet insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Blue Jay Dental in Apple Valley, MN is seeking a Dental Hygienist for an established practice serving the Apple Valley area. This is a full-time, in-person position with a schedule currently including Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday shifts; additional hours and float assignments may be needed.

You will deliver preventive hygiene services and periodontal care, educate patients on home-care routines, and coordinate with dentists and team members to support treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Minnesota dental hygiene licensure required.
• Experience in a dental practice preferred.
• Ability to work in person in Apple Valley.
• Strong patient communication and care skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventive hygiene services and periodontal care.
• Educate patients on home-care routines.
• Coordinate with dentists and team members on treatment plans.
• Document care accurately and ensure patient comfort.

Skills

Preventive hygiene

Periodontal care

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

Minnesota dental hygiene licensure

Job description

Dental Hygienist - Apple Valley, Minnesota

Full-Time Opportunity | Blue Jay Dental

Updated September 11, 2026

Make preventive care the focus of your next career move, with colleagues who support your growth and value your contribution. Blue Jay Dental is recruiting a dental hygienist for an established practice serving the Apple Valley area. You will work with dentists and colleagues who value prevention, clear communication, and a welcoming patient experience.

COMPENSATION

Starting pay is $60 per hour. Incentive programs offer the opportunity to earn up to $88 per hour; that higher amount includes incentives and is not a guaranteed base wage. A sign-on bonus is available, with the amount and terms discussed during the hiring process.

SCHEDULE

Full-time options are advertised, with the complete schedule to be confirmed during the interview. Currently listed shifts are Wednesday and Thursday, 6:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m., and Friday, 6:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. These three shifts alone do not make up a full-time week; discuss the additional hours and any float assignments needed for a full-time arrangement. This is an in-person patient-care position in the Apple Valley area.

WHAT YOUR WORK WILL INCLUDE

• Deliver preventive hygiene services and periodontal care.
• Help patients understand home-care routines and ways to maintain oral health.
• Coordinate with dentists and other team members to support each patient’s treatment.
• Document care accurately and help patients feel comfortable throughout their visit.

SUPPORT AND BENEFITS

The practice offers training, individual mentorship, continuing education support, and opportunities for professional development. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and orthodontia coverage; paid time off and holidays; a 401(k) with company match and Roth options; HSA and FSA options; life and short- and long-term disability insurance; pet insurance; and an employee stock purchase option. Eligibility and plan details will be reviewed during hiring.

ABOUT YOU

You bring a patient-focused approach, sound clinical judgment, and a willingness to collaborate. Appropriate Minnesota dental hygiene licensure is required before providing clinical care.