Dental Assistant
Hennepin County
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Dental Hygienist
Hennepin County
NorthPoint Health & Wellness
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487
Salary
$77,361.88 - $116,855.45
per year
Type
Part Time
More Healthcare & Medical jobs →Closes
Not specified
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a dental hygienist at a community health center in Minneapolis, where you'll clean teeth, examine patients, and educate them on oral health to improve community well-being.
It's a full-time or part-time role in a busy clinic serving both adults and children, with flexible hours including some evenings and Saturdays.
A good fit would be someone passionate about patient care, skilled in dental procedures, and interested in making a positive impact in underserved areas.
Key Requirements
- Valid dental hygienist license in Minnesota
- Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program
- Experience performing dental prophylaxis, including scaling, root planing, and polishing
- Ability to conduct preliminary examinations, such as periodontal probing and charting
- Skills in patient education on diet, dental care, and oral hygiene
- Availability for varying clinic hours, including evenings and Saturdays
- Commitment to providing quality care in a community health setting
Full Job Description
Change the world, one smile at a time. NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center is looking to hire 2 dental hygienists to be part of our team. As a dental hygienist with NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center, you are not only maximizing your career potential by choosing an employer that is committed to your development, but you are also making a real difference in the community by providing quality dental care to our patients. NorthPoint's dental clinic is one of the largest and most highly regarded dental clinics in the area, providing quality care to both adults and children.
Effective December 31, 2025, there will be a general salary adjustment of 4% to the minimum and maximum of the range.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
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Location and hours:
These are full-time or part-time positions located at NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center, 2220 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411. Clinic hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (work hours will vary). New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About these position types:
These are full-time or part-time, benefit earning positions.
These positions are internally classified as a Dental Hygienist.
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In these positions, you will:
- Perform complete prophylaxis including scaling, root planning, soft tissue curettage, and polishing of fillings.
- Perform preliminary examination including securing case history, performing periodontal probing, and recording clinical findings.
- Advise patients on proper diet and dental care.
- Chart patient treatments.
- Counsel patient and family on dental care and treatments.
Need to have:
- Associate's degree in a dental hygiene program approved by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
- Possession of a valid license as a dental hygienist issued by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry.
Nice to have:
- Certification to administer anesthetics and nitrous oxide.
- Experience:
- As a dental hygienist, including applying sealants.
- Using Electronic Dental Record and Digital Radiography (DXone).
- Working within a community-based environment.
- Knowledge and ability to perform dental techniques and procedures, preliminary examination procedures, instructional techniques, and oral hygiene techniques.
- Ability to:
- Chart patient treatments and progress.
- Clean and maintain dental equipment and instruments.
- Work effectively in a team environment.
- Respect and appreciate diverse co-workers and customers.
Candidates with fluency in Spanish, Hmong and Somali in addition to English are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.
About the department:
NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center sets a standard of excellence in providing culturally responsive, integrated, holistic primary health and social services that strengthens our community and the lives of the people we serve. We are leaders and partners in a shared vision of a healthy, environmentally safe, and economically stable, self-reliant community.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge(login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check.
If you have questions, please contact:
Taylor Dahlberg
taylor.dahlberg@hennepin.us
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