Part-Time Hygiene
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COMMUNITY DENTAL CARE
Rochester, MN, US
Summary
Provide comprehensive dental care including prophylaxis, periodontal therapy, and patient assessments. Formulate hygiene treatment plans in coordination with dentists and provide nutritional counseling to patients.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Rochester, MN 55904Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $48.00 - $54.00 HourlyJob Category: HygienistJoin our team in Rochester as a Part-Time Hygienist! Our Hygienists are essential members of the clinical team, delivering high-quality, compassionate care and creating an exceptional experience for every patient.
Who We Are
Community Dental Care is Minnesota's largest provider of comprehensive dental care for people of all ages on public programs. We operate five clinics across the state, including the Twin Cities, Rochester and Buffalo.
Why Work for Us
Enjoy meaningful work in a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth
Provide culturally sensitive oral health care, preventive education, professional training, and advocate for access for all
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive dental care with a focus on the health needs of the patients
Perform preliminary and existing charting of the oral cavity and surrounding structures
Perform initial and periodic examinations and assessments
Formulate a dental hygiene treatment plan in coordination with a dentist’s treatment plan
Complete debridement, prophylaxis, and nonsurgical periodontal therapy; place subgingival medicaments.
Provide nutritional counseling
Administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia and monitor patient
Apply topical medications including fluoride varnishes and desensitizing agents
Qualifications
Dental Hygienist license
CPR/AED certification
Experience working with culturally diverse communities preferred
Proficiency in a second language preferred
Rochester Clinic Shift:
Monday: 7:50am – 3pm
Friday: 7:50am-2pm
What We Offer
Comprehensive medical, dental and life insurance
Paid time off; 401k plus company match
Internal growth and professional development opportunities
CE classes and license renewals
Why Rochester?
Our staff love Rochester! It has a small town feel but with bigger town amenities such as access to the fine arts, world class medical facilities, international cuisine, and a diverse community.
Rochester Clinic Highlights
Beautiful facility with provider lounge & patio, free parking
Professional & skilled support staff
18 spacious treatment rooms: 12 op and 6 hygiene
Radiographs and nitrous
Panoramic, intra-oral cameras
Intraoral scanner for digital impressions
Electronic health records
About Us
At Community Dental Care, we provide high quality dental care in a caring, culturally respectful manner. Our team of over 300 employees are committed to our mission and seek to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. We value our staff and equip them with the tools and training needed to be successful.
Community Dental Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that our diversity makes us stronger and empowers us to serve our patients in a culturally sensitive manner.
Qualifications
Community Dental Care is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit safety net dental provider serving people on public programs and the uninsured. As an established leader in promoting health equity, we expand access to high quality comprehensive oral health care for the underserved. We are committed to removing barriers that impede so many Minnesotans from receiving care and services that promote oral health, which is key to good health overall.
As a trusted community provider for more than 20 years, we deliver high quality, comprehensive and accessible dental care for patients of all ages across five clinics located in the Twin Cities, Rochester and Buffalo. Our diverse staff of 310 employees, representing 30 languages, provide culturally sensitive care for 140,000 patient visits annually. About 70% of the people we serve are racially and ethnically diverse and 60% are children. The vast majority (91%) are low income or uninsured. Community Dental Care is committed to providing affordable and accessible dental care to all patients in need, especially those with very limited or no income. Each year, we provide $1.7 million in charity care. We have a Charity Care Policy, Sliding Fee Scale Policy and Care Grant protocols to provide financial assistance for uninsured and underinsured patients.
In addition to oral health care services, we provide preventive education and services to children and families in over 40 outreach locations, including schools, community service organizations, food shelves and medical clinics. We train over 300 students per year providing robust clinical training for dental professional students (hygienist and dental assistant) and oral health assessment/prevention training for nursing students. Our vision is that all people will have access to high quality, affordable dental care to improve their overall health in a convenient, caring, and respectful environment.
Founded
2005
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Maplewood, MN
Community Dental Care is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit safety net dental provider serving people on public programs and the uninsured. As an established leader in promoting health equity, we expand access to high quality comprehensive oral health care for the underserved. We are committed to removing barriers that impede so many Minnesotans from receiving care and services that promote oral health, which is key to good health overall.
As a trusted community provider for more than 20 years, we deliver high quality, comprehensive and accessible dental care for patients of all ages across five clinics located in the Twin Cities, Rochester and Buffalo. Our diverse staff of 310 employees, representing 30 languages, provide culturally sensitive care for 140,000 patient visits annually. About 70% of the people we serve are racially and ethnically diverse and 60% are children. The vast majority (91%) are low income or uninsured. Community Dental Care is committed to providing affordable and accessible dental care to all patients in need, especially those with very limited or no income. Each year, we provide $1.7 million in charity care. We have a Charity Care Policy, Sliding Fee Scale Policy and Care Grant protocols to provide financial assistance for uninsured and underinsured patients.
In addition to oral health care services, we provide preventive education and services to children and families in over 40 outreach locations, including schools, community service organizations, food shelves and medical clinics. We train over 300 students per year providing robust clinical training for dental professional students (hygienist and dental assistant) and oral health assessment/prevention training for nursing students. Our vision is that all people will have access to high quality, affordable dental care to improve their overall health in a convenient, caring, and respectful environment.
Founded
2005
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Maplewood, MN
