CentraCare·Willmar, Minnesota
The role involves performing dental prophylaxis, periodontal therapy, and oral cancer screenings under the direction of a licensed dentist. Additionally, the position includes conducting patient education and providing occasional supervision for dental hygiene students.
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.
Hiring Bonus of $3,500 for eligible candidates.
Relocation Bonus of $5,000 for eligible candidates.
Full-time benefits: Medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
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.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene school and hold a valid license from the State of Minnesota. A minimum of 3 years of previous dental experience and current CPR certification are required.
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