Dental Hygienist/Instructor

CentraCare Dental Clinic offers a unique opportunity to combine patient care, education, and community impact. Through our partnership with the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, you'll work in a collaborative clinical environment that supports the development of future dental professionals while providing essential oral health services to patients across rural Minnesota. Our team is committed to expanding access to care for underserved populations, including patients with public assistance and those who are uninsured. If you're passionate about improving community health, mentoring the next generation of providers, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients of all ages, you'll find purpose and fulfillment in this role. Summary Under the direction of a licensed dentist, the Dental Hygienist Instructor promotes dental health by:

• Performing dental prophylaxis or periodontal therapy providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies
• Conducting oral assessments
• Conducting patient education related to practicing good oral hygiene
• Providing other duties related to preservation of dental health and prevention of dental disease
• Occasional supervision of dental hygiene students

Schedule

• Fulltime position working 80 hours per two weeks
• Monday - Thursday all-day shifts typically start at 8:00AM. The dental clinic closes at 1:00PM on Fridays.

Pay & Benefits

• Salaried position starting at $99,400 annually, based on 3 years of experience. Higher with more experience.
• Full pay range: $85,571 to 128,377 annually.
• Hiring Bonus of $3,500 for eligible candidates.
• Relocation Bonus of $5,000 for eligible candidates.
• Full-time benefits: Medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Dental Hygiene school (Associate, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree)
• Licensed by the State of Minnesota.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of previous dental experience required.
• Previous supervisor/instructor experience preferred.
• Must possess and demonstrate high level clinical skills and patient care techniques.

Learn More! Check out our website for more information about this clinic. Dental Care | Willmar | CentraCare Contact the Recruiter - Lisa Kelly at Lisa.Kelly@centracare.com. The CentraCare - Dental Clinic is a collaboration with the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry’s community outreach programs. "You have a really nice team here and everyone works well together." - U. of M. Dental

To be eligible for the hiring bonus you must be an external candidate who is hired into an eligible full-time or part-time benefited position. Previous CentraCare employees qualify if they have not worked for CentraCare for at least 9 months at the date of hire. Relocation assistance requirements: Must accept a position that offers benefits. Must currently reside more than 50 miles away from Willmar, Minnesota and relocate to within 30 miles any time before and no later than 120 days after you start work. May not have worked for CentraCare in the past nine months. CentraCare hiring incentives to include but not limited to, sign-on and relocation bonuses may be discontinued at any time.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.