Licensed Dental Hygienist

Job description

Join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality oral healthcare to the community in Fergus Falls, MN. We are seeking a full-time Licensed Dental Hygienist to deliver patient-centered preventive and therapeutic care while promoting oral health education at our private, non-profit center within a state-of the-art facility! Looking for a place to balance work and life while knowing you have made an impact in the lives of your patients each and every day? Then this is the place to be! ### Why Join Us? - Competitive Hourly Pay (Non-Exempt Position) with exceptional benefits and work/life balance- Mon-Thurs schedule with no evenings or weekends - Supportive, Mission-Driven Work Environment - Hard-working and fun-loving team who enjoys what they do ### Key Responsibilities: - Perform dental prophylaxis and periodontal therapies, including scaling & root planing - Conduct oral cancer screenings and periodontal charting - Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care practices - Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide (N2O) as certified - Take and develop dental X-rays & use AI for diagnosis and treatment planning - Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with safety protocols - Train on advanced scope of dental hygiene practice and utilize ALL your skills in a well-paced work environment ### Requirements: - Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program - Active Minnesota dental hygiene license in good standing or ability to apply in MN via licensure through credentials - Current CPR (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross - Local anesthesia/N2O certification preferred - Valid state driver’s license - Effective oral and written communication skills in English