About Us
Small, woman-owned, boutique private practice looking to hire Licensed Dental Hygienist. Hours are flexible, this can be developed as a Part Time or Full Time Opportunity for the right candidate.
Great team, great doctors, great hours! Our clinic is open Monday – Thursday, and patient hours are 8:30-4:30 with a 1-hour lunch. No evenings! We provide 30 minutes paid time prior to your first patient appointment in the morning for administrative and clinical preparation and another paid 30 minutes at the end of day to complete your charting. Need a flexible schedule? Our practice leadership prioritizes work life balance, and we can work with you to design the perfect weekly schedule that works for you!
We are looking for a hygienist with exceptional verbal skills and a commitment to clinical excellence and teamwork. We emphasize strong communication skills (with patients and as a team), and dentistry that meets the highest standard of care.
We are a small cohesive team of equals, that truly cares about each other and our patients. In a time when dentistry and medicine are trending toward more and more transactional care, we are very protective of our practice culture built on strong, caring, and supportive relationships.
Periodontal disease? We are on a mission! You will appreciate taking care of our healthy, informed, and motivated patients: it's the result of our well-supported and proactive systems of co-diagnosis. Periodontal health is the foundation of our practice.
We would love to know more about you. What is your background? What do you love about being a Dental Hygienist? What are you looking for in a practice? What piques your interest in our position?
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive dental hygiene services to patients, including cleaning, scaling, polishing, and fluoride treatments while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Assess patient health histories, vital signs, and oral health status; document findings in EMR/EHR and communicate treatment plans with patients and dental team.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions; maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
- Provide co-discovery and support treatment planning.
- Ensure compliance with infection control protocols, safety guidelines, and accurate medical/dental documentation.
Qualifications
- Licensed Dental Hygienist with current state license and ability to provide patient education and comprehensive dental hygiene care
- Proficient in EMR/EHR documentation, patient assessment, and maintaining patient confidentiality (HIPAA)
- Knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, and infection control; experience with Open Dental is beneficial
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient interaction skills
Pay: From $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
License/Certification:
- Minnesota Dental Hygiene License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Burnsville, MN 55337 (Required)
Work Location: In person
