Licensed Dental Hygienist
Full Time
$37.00-$42.00/hour
Open Cities Health Center is a nonprofit community health center that has been serving thousands of people since 1967. We are also a federally qualified health center (FQHC) which means we receive a federal grant to serve low-income, uninsured and underinsured patients.
*******$5000.00 Sign on Bonus********
Responsibilities:
Able to work at both Open Cities locations in St. Paul; 916 Rice Street and 409 North Dunlap Street..
Performs dental cleanings including scaling, polishing, and root planning.
Screens patients for medical conditions, oral pathology and periodontal disease.
Exposes clinically diagnostic x-rays.
Gives oral hygiene instructions to patients.
Completes relevant forms in dental charts.
Polishes restorations, places temporary restorations and dental sealants.
Follows sterilization protocols.
Maintains performance standards and assists in quality assurance.
Performs dental outreach activities.
Supervises hygiene students.
Assists dental director in administrative duties as assigned.
Autoclave sterilization and maintenance of dental equipment
Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Familiar with Dental tools and terminology
Good clinical skills in adult and child prophylaxis, management of Class I and II periodontal patients’ diagnostic x-rays.
Ability to recognize pathology and perform charting and preliminary exams.
Skill in patient dental health education and oral hygiene instruction.
Ability to establish and manage efficient scheduling.
Ability to effectively communicate with people of cultural and socioeconomic diversity.
Ability to interact positively with staff.
Ability to keep current with developments in dentistry.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of an accredited Dental Hygiene course,
RDH license
Dental Hygiene licensure in Minnesota.
CPR Certified
3+ years as Dental Hygienist or related field experience preferred
Requires flexibility: Working and traveling between two locations
COVID-19 precautions: Fully vaccinated is required.
Open Cities Health Center (OCHC) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. OCHC does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, public assistance, age, sexual orientation, or membership on a local human rights commission.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $37.00 - $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Primary Care
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Signing bonus
Education:
Associate (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
Dental License (Required)
Work Location: Multiple Locations