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 8:00AM. 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
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.