Casual Dental Hygienist at St. Paul Clinic. Clinic hours of operation are Monday - Thursday, business hours (specific days for coverage needed are Wed/Thurs). Availability to train and orientate several times a week until fully trained is needed. **Restorative expanded functions Certification a plus!

Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of the dentist. Assesses dental condition and needs of patient. Delivers direct patient care to patients as assigned or within scope of practice; performs routine treatment procedures such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants and fluorides, and related procedures that the dentist has prior knowledge and has given consent for the procedures being performed during which the dentist is not required to be present in the dental office or on the premises. 

Specific duties and care is determined by the work setting and patient population served; however, in all positions, serving patients with challenging and complex conditions requires a concentration of specialized staff able to work in highly coordinated teams. We organize care around each patient’s condition which requires staff at multiple levels and across many departments to exhibit exceptional teamwork qualities including communicating efficiently and effectively and adopting the behaviors required for high functioning integrated teams.

Compensation & Benefits:

The hourly wage for this opportunity is $34.69/hour to $52.01/hour, with a median wage of $43.35/ hour. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for 0.5 FTE and above. 

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene
• Licensed as a Dental Hygienist in Minnesota
• CPR (BLS through the American Heart Association) required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with children and adults with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients/families and staff.
• Demonstrated organizational, time-management and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply safe & effective body mechanics and patient transfer skills.

Gillette Children’s is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse team, as we know that the diverse experiences of our employees make Gillette a stronger and better organization. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment where all patients, families and staff are welcomed and valued. We believe diverse perspectives and identities foster excellence, improve patient care and are essential for Gillette to fulfill its mission. Our team members collaborate to help patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.

To learn more about working at Gillette Children's, please visit https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers.

Gillette Children's participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Gillette will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before Gillette takes any further action. Please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ for further details regarding e-verify.