Dental Hygienist/Instructor

CentraCare Health; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 85,571 - 128,377; Full time

Job summary

CentraCare Health in Minnesota invites applications for a Dental Hygienist Instructor in our rural Dental Clinic. Under the direction of a licensed dentist, you will promote dental health and supervise students, ensuring high standards of patient care.

This full-time role supports an 80-hour biweekly schedule, with a starting salary of $85,571 and a full range up to $128,377, reflecting experience. You will engage in prophylaxis, assessments, education, and collaborate on community outreach with

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Dental Hygiene school.
• Licensed by the State of Minnesota.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of previous dental experience.
• Previous supervisor/instructor experience preferred.
• Must possess and demonstrate high level clinical skills and patient care techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform dental prophylaxis or periodontal therapy and provide oral cancer screening and radiographic studies.
• Conduct oral assessments.
• Provide patient education related to practicing good oral hygiene.
• Provide other duties related to preservation of dental health and prevention of dental disease.
• Occasional supervision of dental hygiene students.

Skills

Dental hygiene

Education

Associate/Bachelor/Master in Dental Hygiene

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.

Summary

Under the direction of a licensed dentist, the Dental Hygienist Instructor promotes dental health by:

• Performing dental prophylaxis or periodontal therapy providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies
• Conducting oral assessments
• Conducting patient education related to practicing good oral hygiene
• Providing other duties related to preservation of dental health and prevention of dental disease
• Occasional supervision of dental hygiene students

Schedule

• Fulltime position working 80 hours per two weeks
• Monday - Thursday all-day shifts typically start at 8:00 AM. The dental clinic closes at 1:00 PM on Fridays.

Pay & Benefits

• Salaried position starting at $85,571 annually. Pay determined by years of related experience.
  • Full pay range: $85,571 to 128,377 annually.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Dental Hygiene school (Associate, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree)
• Licensed by the State of Minnesota.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of previous dental experience required.
• Previous supervisor/instructor experience preferred.
• Must possess and demonstrate high 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

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.