Dental Hygienist
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Job Location:
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 74386 - 112361
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Effective December 31 2025 there will be a general salary adjustment of 4% to the minimum and maximum of the range.
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Location and hours:
These are full-time or part-time positions located at NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center 2220 Plymouth Avenue North Minneapolis MN 55411. Clinic hours are Monday Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (work hours will vary).New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About these position types:
These are full-time orpart-time benefit earning positions.
These positions are internally classified as a Dental Hygienist.
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In these positions you will:- Perform complete prophylaxis including scaling root planning soft tissue curettage and polishing of fillings.
- Perform preliminary examination including securing case history performing periodontal probing and recording clinical findings.
- Advise patients on proper diet and dental care.
- Chart patient treatments.
- Counsel patient and family on dental care and treatments.
Need to have:- Associates degree in a dental hygiene program approved by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
- Possession of a valid license as a dental hygienist issued by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry.
Nice to have:- Certification to administer anesthetics and nitrous oxide.
- Experience:
- As a dental hygienist including applying sealants.
- Using Electronic Dental Record and Digital Radiography (DXone).
- Working within a community-based environment.
- Knowledge and ability to perform dental techniques and procedures preliminary examination procedures instructional techniques and oral hygiene techniques.
- Ability to:
- Chart patient treatments and progress.
- Clean and maintain dental equipment and instruments.
- Work effectively in a team environment.
- Respect and appreciate diverse co-workers and customers.
Candidates with fluency in Spanish Hmong and Somali in addition to English are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.
About the department:
NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center sets a standard of excellence in providing culturally responsive integrated holistic primary health and social services that strengthens our community and the lives of the people we serve. We are leaders and partners in a shared vision of a healthy environmentally safe and economically stable self-reliant community.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services thateliminatedisparities eliminate inequities and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy all people are valued and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community competitive pay work-life balance a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more atThe Bridge(login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and theeliminationof disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
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These positions will have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check.
If you have questions please contact:
Taylor Dahlberg
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Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Dentrix
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Computer Skills
- Infection Control Training
- Chairside Assisting
- Dental Office Experience
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- Medical Imaging
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