CentraCare

Dental Hygienist/Instructor

CentraCare$85K — $128K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of accredited Dental Hygiene school (AS, BS, or MS)
  • Licensed by the State of Minnesota
  • Current CPR Certification
  • Minimum of 3 years dental experience required
  • Preferred experience supervising or instructing
  • Demonstrated high-level clinical skills and patient care techniques

Responsibilities

  • Assist patients in a cozy clinic environment
  • Perform dental prophylaxis and periodontal therapy
  • Conduct oral assessments and cancer screenings
  • Educate patients on good oral hygiene practices
  • Supervise dental hygiene students occasionally
  • Support the preservation of dental health and disease prevention

Benefits

  • Full-time position working 80 hours per two weeks
  • Monday-Thursday shifts from 8:00 AM to the afternoon
  • Dental clinic closes at 1:00 PM on Fridays
  • Collaboration with the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
  • Positive team environment and supportive culture
Full Job Description
Job Description

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 8:00AM. The dental clinic closes at 1:00PM 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

About CentraCare

CentraCare is a not-for-profit health care system that provides comprehensive, high-quality care to people throughout Central Minnesota. The organization includes six hospitals, more than 25 clinics, and several specialty care centers. CentraCare's mission is to improve the health of every patient, every day. The organization is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care that is based on the latest medical research and best practices. CentraCare is also dedicated to promoting health and wellness in the communities it serves through education, outreach, and community partnerships.
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