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Apply for Job Job ID361863 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyLR-Health Care NonProfessional Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code5066 Employee ClassAFSCME Unit 4 - Health Care Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Are you a motivated, hardworking, team-oriented dental hygienist who is passionate about patient care? We encourage you to apply for our unique position with the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in Hibbing, Minnesota! * The pay rate for this position will range from $38.37-50.62 per hour, depending on the experience and qualifications that the finalist brings to the position. * This position is a slower paced, learning environment where collaboration and teamwork is celebrated. * Enjoy the satisfaction of helping the future providers in dentistry with your knowledge and skills. The Dental Hygienist will work in the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry's off-site community clinic in Hibbing, Minnesota. The Hibbing Community College Dental Clinic is located approximately 200 miles north of Minneapolis and is operated as a joint venture between the University of Minnesota and the Hibbing Community College (HCC). The clinic is operated in collaboration with the existing dental assisting program at HCC. The patient population is primarily low-income families in St. Louis, Lake, Cook, and Carlton Counties. Dental, dental therapy and dental hygiene students from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are assigned as providers to this clinic to become familiar with the characteristics of a rural practice. The students develop an understanding of operating such a practice and gain experience in developing quality dental treatment plans to meet the financial constraints of low-income patients. We invite you to learn more about this unique clinic at our website, https://dentistry.umn.edu/degrees-programs/community-outreach-experience. Position overview This position will treat patients via direct patient care. If the Dental Hygienist has graduated with a bachelor's degree, they will also oversee student clinical work. Job Responsibilities: * Assist dentists in examining, treating, and caring for patients. * Prepare the patient for the dentist and lays out required instruments and supplies. * Complete prophylactic care and treatment to dental patients. * Clean teeth. * Treat gums and cares for other oral conditions in accordance with the instructions of a dentist. * Educate patients in oral and dental hygiene. * Sterilize and cares for dental instruments, supplies, and medications. * Requisition needed supplies. * Make dietary analysis, salivary analysis and prepares smears. * Take digital radiographs. * Establish maintenance schedule for dental patients. * Maintain dental equipment in operatory and clinic in accordance with assigned schedules. * Assist with dental recall. * Administer local anesthetic and / or nitrous oxide analgesia (in accordance with treatment plan approved by a supervising dentist). * Complete referral documentation information to dental or medical specialists as directed by a supervising dentist. * Review patient medical and dental histories and follow up on the information provided as needed. * Promote a safe, equitable, and respectful environment in which concerns can be addressed effectively. * Support all clinical policies and procedures of the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. * If hygienist has graduated with a bachelor's degree: responsible to oversee, teach and direct hygiene students in the comprehensive periodontal assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment, and management of hygiene patients. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Qualifications Required Qualifications: (Please detail all required qualifications on your application materials) Graduation from an accredited course in dental hygiene Current dental hygiene license Current CPR certification Computer skills for working in el ctronic dental records Be a team player with all faculty and staff, be willing to step in and make the clinic run smoothly in all aspects of clinic operations Be reliable, professional and courteous Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited course in dental hygiene At least 3 years clinical experience in dental hygiene Previous teaching experience About the Department The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is the state's only dental school and the only dental school in the northern tier of states between Wisconsin and the Pacific Northwest. We are a regional resource to five states for dental education, consulting services, patient treatment, and ongoing continuing dental education. We educate dentists, dental specialists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental educators and research-scientists. We offer advanced degree programs in seven ADA-recognized specialties: endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics and TMD and orofacial pain. We educate scholars in oral biology, dental hygiene and oral health for older adults. Dentists from other countries who wish to practice in the United States matriculate through our Program for Advanced Standing Students. Learners have the option to pursue a Masters in Public Health or a PhD alongside their DDS degree. We are the only dental hygiene program in the state associated with a dental school. Offering programs at the baccalaureate and master of science level, our integrated program prepares oral health professionals to collaborate from their first day in the profession. We became the first dental school in the nation to educate dental therapists in 2009. Dental therapists perform basic preventative services, drill and restore teeth for children and adults and remove primary teeth under the supervision of a licensed dentist. As of 2023, we have graduated 91 dental therapists from the program. Our work affects virtually every person in Minnesota. We educate approximately 73% of the state's practicing dentists, 68% of licensed dental therapists, and 49% of dental hygiene educators. Our researchers develop and test restorative materials used by dentists around the world. We provide critical oral health care with more than 100,000 patient visits in our campus clinics and more than 16,000 patient visits at outreach sites in underserved communities throughout the state. We provide continuing dental education for 7,1000 practicing dental professionals each year. The School of Dentistry is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Diverse teams, perspectives, and backgrounds create a strong and creative team that best serves the University's many communities, on campus and beyond. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQIA+, women, veterans, and members of historically underrepresented communities are highly encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit our website, dentistry.umn.edu Benefits Working at the University At the University of... For full info follow application link. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.