Dental Hygienist

About the role

The State of Minnesota is seeking an experienced Dental Hygienist to join our Special Care Dentistry – Southern Cities, Faribault Dental Clinic Team. This position will provide comprehensive oral hygiene services to patients with intellectual/developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and severe and persistent mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Perform all services permitted by the state Board of Dentistry to maintain maximum oral hygiene for patients.
• Implement a preventive dentistry program in collaboration with the dentist to ensure optimal oral hygiene.
• Follow infection control policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment.
• Aid in clinic operations to ensure effective and efficient patient services and communications.

Requirements

• Registration with the Minnesota Board of Dentistry as a Dental Hygienist.
• Experience working with Dentrix and taking digital radiographs.
• Experience with tele dentistry.
• Caring and compassionate attitude towards people with special needs.
• Patient-centered approach and willingness to adapt to patient needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• College transcript or degree indicating completion of relevant coursework.
• Documentation of tuberculosis test results.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• One of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota.
• Annual increases.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan for income upon retirement.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.

Schedule

This position is part-time, working 30 hours per week on a Monday-Thursday schedule, with Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays off, and a day shift.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $33.86 - $44.93 per hour.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Annual increases.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan for income upon retirement.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.

Contact

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title, and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Heidi Schurmann at heidi.schurmann@state.mn.us.