Dental Hygienist

About the role

The Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and management of civilly committed sexual offenders. MSOP is a residential treatment facility for clients who have been court-ordered to receive ongoing treatment in a secure setting, offender treatment via the civil commitment process. Program staff provide comprehensive services including therapy, education programming, therapeutic recreation, vocational programming and volunteer services, health and wellness to clients in a therapeutic environment where safety and security are at the forefront of all campus activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform all services permitted by the state Board of Dentistry so that maximum oral hygiene may be maintained for the clients of State Operated Services Dental Clinics.
• Design and implement a preventive dentistry program, in consultation with the dentist, so that optimal levels of all clients’ oral hygiene can be maintained.
• Ensure that infection control policies and procedures will be followed to maintain a safe environment for staff and clients.
• Aid with clinic duties so that client services and clinic communications and operations run effectively and efficiently.

Requirements

• Registration with the Minnesota Board of Dentistry as a Dental Hygienist.
• Experience working with Dentrix and taking digital radiographs.
• Experience with tele dentistry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Registration with the Minnesota Board of Dentistry as a Dental Hygienist.
• Preferred qualifications: Experience working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures, Patient-centered and willing to adapt to the needs of the clients, Team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well. Your benefits may include: Paid vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays each year, Annual increases, Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans, Fertility care, including IVF, Diabetes care, Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children, Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years), Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death, Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.

Pay

$33.86 - $44.93 / hourly

Schedule

Day Shift - 7am - 5pm (varies)