Registered Dental Hygienist — Part-Time (Thursdays)
Crosby Family Dentistry is adding a hygienist to our team due to the growing volume of new patients. This is a great opportunity to get in early, build your own patient base, and develop lasting relationships from the ground up — all in a one-day-per-week Thursday schedule with a supportive, established team.
Position Details
- Position: Non-exempt, Part-time
- Pay: $35.50 – $57.00 per hour, based on experience
- Schedule: Thursdays only, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Reports to: Dr. Kiefer Miller
- Ideal for a hygienist seeking a reliable one-day-per-week position
Responsibilities
Preparation & Hygiene
- Welcome and seat patients warmly; review and update health history at each visit
- Ensure treatment rooms are properly set up and ready prior to patient arrival
- Perform head and neck/oral cancer screenings
- Capture, process, and mount digital X-rays for doctor review; capable of interpreting findings
- Chart existing hard tissue restorations and note areas of concern
- Perform comprehensive periodontal evaluations (probing depths, bleeding points, recession) and communicate findings to patient and doctor
- Perform oral prophylaxis, scaling & root planing, and root debridement therapy as appropriate
- Administer fluoride treatments
- Utilize intra-oral camera and patient education technology as appropriate
- Discuss any previously diagnosed, unfinished treatment with patients
- Educate and motivate patients on proper oral hygiene, preventive care, and corrective measures
- Ensure patient chart is complete before leaving the treatment room; schedule re-care appointments prior to patient dismissal
Sterilization & Equipment
- Set up, disinfect, and break down treatment rooms and instrument trays per office policy and OSHA standards
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and intra-oral devices in accordance with office policy
- Wear required PPE (masks, gloves, safety glasses) at all times during procedures and cleanup
- Clean and maintain hygiene handpieces; ensure instruments are sharpened and stocked as needed
Team & Practice Support
- Assist other team members when time permits, including front desk support (greeting patients, answering phones, scheduling)
- Participate in team meetings and contribute information on patient care and office efficiency
- Use downtime constructively and maintain a positive, professional presence with patients and teammates
- Perform light housekeeping as needed (break room, patient areas)
- Ability to calm and reassure patients before and during uncomfortable procedures
Qualifications
- An active Minnesota Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license is required
- Current CPR certification required (reimbursed by practice every 2 years)
- Completion of an accredited Dental Hygiene program required; 1+ year of general dentistry experience preferred
- Strong periodontal assessment, charting, and patient communication skills
- Ability to write clear, detailed, and accurate patient chart notes
- Professional, reliable, team-oriented, and punctual
- Comfortable working independently and following established safety and office procedures
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly wage with merit-based increases
- 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with Safe Harbor employer matching (100% match up to 1%, then 50% match on the next 5%) — eligible from day one
- Dental treatment benefits for employees and eligible family members after 90 days
- Annual uniform benefit after 90 days
- Paid holidays (prorated based on scheduled days)
- FTO accrual per Minnesota Earned Sick & Safe Time law
- Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) coverage
- CPR certification reimbursement
- Annual Star of the North dental conference — hotel and registration fully covered
- Team CE bonding trip every 3 years (cruise March 2026, next trip 2029)
- Family-owned practice with a supportive, tight-knit team — we’re busy, collaborative, and focused on doing right by our patients and each other
Physical Requirements
- Standing approximately 80% of the shift, sitting 20%
- Frequent bending, twisting, and position changes during patient care
- Ability to lift and transfer equipment and supplies as needed
- Exceptional hand-eye coordination for the use of dental instruments and tools
- Strong near vision required for working in small spaces
- Moderate noise levels from dental and lab equipment
How to Apply
Ready to join our team? Send your resume and a short cover letter to [email protected]. We'd love to hear about you and why you'd be a great fit for our practice.
Crosby Family Dentistry 107 West Main Street, Crosby, MN 56441 [email protected]
Pay: $36.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
