Dental Hygienist - Flexible, Independent & Purpose-Driven Care

Knutenelson; Minnetonka (MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company, Vivie, seeks a compassionate Dental Hygienist to provide oral care to seniors in various living settings. This role emphasizes flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and a robust benefits package, aimed at making a meaningful difference in residents' health and comfort.

Benefits

Health coverage

Wellness programs

Continuing education support

Qualifications

• Active Dental Hygienist license in Minnesota.
• Knowledge of geriatric dental hygiene practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical oral health care and hygiene assessments.
• Perform hygiene services including prophylaxis and fluoride treatments.
• Support education for nursing and direct care staff.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Geriatric dental hygiene practices

Education

Dental Hygienist license in Minnesota

Job description

|Details| This is when you’ll do work that truly matters.

Schedule: Part Time – 32 hours/pay period – Tuesday to Thursday (1-3 days per week) – 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – No nights or weekends

Why Vivie?

• Work independently — flexible, autonomous environment.

• Make a meaningful impact by helping underserved seniors maintain health, dignity, and comfort.

• Flexible scheduling — work 1-3 days a week, no weekends or evenings!

• Competitive pay starting at $50.00/hr. to $60.00/hr.

• Robust benefits package including health coverage, wellness programs, and continuing education.

• Supportive leadership that values your expertise and input.

As a Dental Hygienist, you'll lead compassionate, evidence-based oral hygiene services across a variety of senior living settings—from independent and assisted living to skilled nursing. Your clinical expertise will help us elevate the standard of care by supporting individualized oral health plans, preventive care, and education for residents, their families, and care teams. You’ll be essential in helping residents maintain optimal health, dignity, and comfort through every stage of life.

At Vivie, we value our people and offer a competitive pay range of $50.00/hr. to $60.00/hr. (hourly non-exempt) based on experience, qualifications, and location. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, wellness programs, and continuing education support.

Let’s grow together—apply now and discover the difference you can make at Vivie!

As a Dental Hygienist, you will:

• Deliver Clinical Oral Health Care – Provide baseline oral health and hygiene assessments following accepted periodontal care principles. Offer individualized preventive services and support residents’ daily oral hygiene management through evidence-based practices.
• Perform Hygiene Services – Offer direct care including prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, scaling, and periodontal maintenance when indicated.
• Support Staff and Resident Education – Create and deliver oral care education and hands-on training for nursing and other direct care staff, ensuring residents receive appropriate and dignified support in daily care routines.
• Collaborate with Care Teams – Partner with nurses, care teams, and physicians to develop and implement individualized Daily Oral Care Plans. Ensure continuity of care through documentation and real-time communication.
• Other Duties as Assigned – The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

This job also requires:

• An active Dental Hygienist license in the state of Minnesota.
• Strong knowledge of geriatric dental hygiene practices and preventative care.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to pass state mandated background checks.
• Physical capability to perform all essential job functions.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to ensure effective communication with residents, staff, and families.

Additional Details:

• Employment Type: Hourly, non-exempt (eligible for overtime)
• Department: Oral Health Program
• Leadership Received: Director of Oral Health
• Division: Shared Services
• Travel Requirements: Yes
• This role includes direct clinical procedures

At Vivie, we follow all federal, state, and local laws that protect against discrimination. We’re committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. Discrimination of any kind — based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, public assistance status, veteran status, familial status, disability, or any other protected characteristic — is prohibited.

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all team members and applicants. That commitment extends to every part of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, pay, career development, and all other conditions of employment. In addition, Vivie will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, in accordance with state and federal law.