Dental Hygienist (30-40 hours per week) – University of Minnesota – Minneapolis, MN

You must show all of the required qualifications on your application materials.

Required Qualifications:

• graduation from an accredited course in dental hygiene
• current dental hygiene license
• current CPR certification
• computer skills for working in electronic 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:

• Experience in a dental clinic as a dental hygienist

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is recruiting a Dental Hygienist (30-40 hours per week). Come join our team!

The Dental Assistant will work in the University of Minnesota Faculty Dental Clinic, which is a multi-specialty clinic staffed by our expert and experienced faculty. We invite you to learn more about this unique clinic at our website, https://www.dentalclinics.umn.edu/our-clinics/moos-tower-clinics/faculty-clinics/faculty-dental-clinic.

This position has the primary responsibility of assisting patients and dentists in all phases of patient care.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists dentists in examining, treating, and caring for dental patients.
• Prepares the patient for the dentist and lays out required instruments and supplies.
• Complete prophylactic care and treatment to dental patients.
• Cleans teeth.
• Treats gums and cares for other oral conditions in accordance with the instructions of a dentist.
• Instructs patients in oral and dental hygiene.
• Sterilizes and cares for dental instruments, supplies and medications.
• Requisitions needed supplies.
• Makes dietary analysis, salivary analysis and prepares smears.
• Take digital radiographs.
• Establishes maintenance schedule for dental patients.
• Maintains dental equipment in operatory and clinic in accordance with assigned schedules.
• Assists with dental recall.
• Administers local anesthetic and / or nitrous oxide analgesia (in accordance with treatment plan approved by a supervising dentist).
• Completes referral documentation information to dental or medical specialists as directed by a supervising dentist.
• Reviews of patient medical and dental histories follow up on the information provided as needed
• Promote a safe, equitable, and respectful environment in which concerns can be addressed effectively.

The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Pay range is $33.64-44.38/hour.

The University of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive wages, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

• Low cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

• Health care and dependent daycare flexible spending accounts

• Excellent retirement plans with employer match

• Disability and employer paid life insurance

• Wellbeing program with reduced insurance premiums

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities covering 75%-100% of eligible tuition

• Student loan forgiveness opportunity

• Opportunities for growth and promotion

• Employee Assistance Program

For more information regarding benefits, download our benefits brochure.

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.

The School of Dentistry educates general dentists, dental specialists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental educators and research-scientists. For more than two decades, we’ve offered specialty training in six ADA-recognized specialties: Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics and Prosthodontics.

We also offer an advanced education program in TMD and orofacial pain, oral biology, dental hygiene, and oral health for older adults.

Dentists who are graduates of dental schools outside of the United States and Canada wishing to practice in the United States train here, as well. A novel, interdisciplinary Dentist-Scientist Training Program rounds out our educational offerings.

Our work affects nearly every person in Minnesota. We educate 73% of the state’s practicing dentists, 68% of Minnesota’s licensed dental therapists, and 49% of its dental hygiene educators. Our researchers develop and test dental materials used by every dentist in the state and around the world.

Our students and faculty treat patients: 105,260 patient-visits each year in our Twin Cities’ campus clinics and 48,700 in outreach sites located in underserved communities throughout the state. We provide continuing dental education for 7,100 practicing dental professionals each year.

For more information, please visit our website, https://www.dentistry.umn.edu.

You must submit your applications online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

You may attach additional documents after application by accessing your “My Job Applications” page and uploading documents in the “My Cover Letters and Attachments” section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

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.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.