Dental Hygienist: Clinically Driven Care & Patient Education

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 73 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid holidays

Generous time off

Retirement plan

PSLF option

Résumé du poste

The University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities invites applicants for a Registered Dental Hygienist to provide clinical oral hygiene care, educate patients on prevention, and assist dentists in all phases of care. The role focuses on delivering high-quality dental cleanings and diagnostics while maintaining safety and patient comfort.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program, Minnesota license, CPR, and the ability to multi-task in a busy academic clinic.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Current Minnesota Dental Hygiene License.
• CPR certification is required.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing environments.
• Experience providing dental care to diverse patients.

Responsabilités

• Clinical care: professional dental cleanings including scaling, root planing, and polishing.
• Diagnostics: take high-quality digital X-rays and intraoral photos; periodontal screening and charting.
• Prevention: apply fluorides and sealants to prevent decay.
• Patient education: teach proper oral hygiene and link oral health to overall health.
• Sterilization: maintain sterile rooms and instruments per OSHA/CDC guidelines.

Connaissances

Dental hygiene

CPR certification

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Formation

Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program

Minnesota Dental Hygiene License

Current CPR Certification

Description du poste

The University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities invites applicants for a Registered Dental Hygienist to provide clinical oral hygiene care, educate patients on prevention, and assist dentists in all phases of care. The role focuses on delivering high-quality dental cleanings and diagnostics while maintaining safety and patient comfort.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program, Minnesota license, CPR, and the ability to multi-task in a busy academic clinic.