What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Dental Hygienist position at Apple Tree Dental?
Apple Tree Dental is expanding to Detroit Lakes! Get the team-focused career you want as a Dental Hygienist as you help make an impact in the Becker County community. This unique opportunity to join in the launch of this new clinic gets you flexible hours for your family or personal needs with excellent benefits and salary from a long-established dental nonprofit. We will provide you with the great and supportive team you need at work to succeed on all sides of life- at work and at home!
We are seeking a dental hygienist to work in collaborative practice via a clinic-based teledentistry program for both treatment and triage of patients. Options for part-time and full-time work available. Expand your clinical skillset and work to the top of your scope of practice while enjoying what you do!
Apple Tree Dental is a Minnesota nonprofit organization committed to overcoming barriers to oral health through innovative solutions and fostering partnerships that create healthy communities. We believe that everyone should have access to high-quality dental care, regardless of their circumstances. If you are passionate about improving oral health outcomes for all Minnesotans, we invite you to apply and join a team of talented individuals who are transforming smiles and building healthier communities together.
What we offer:
- Competitive wages
- Flexible schedule; no evenings or weekends!
- Loan forgiveness up to $55,000 for FT and $30,000 for PT
- 401k with match
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Long-term and Short-term disability- including maternity leave!
- Up to 4 weeks Paid Time Off
- 6 paid holidays
- Licensure reimbursement, scrub allowance, continuing education, and more
What we do:
- Provide preventive and periodontal dental hygiene procedures to include dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, and Silver Diamine Fluoride or sealant placement
- Conduct oral cancer screenings
- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care
- Expose and develop dental radiographs
- Maintain accurate patient records
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
What we believe:
We believe in Access, Compassion, and Excellence.
Our mission is to overcome barriers to oral health.
Our vision is to foster partnerships that create healthy communities.
What we require:
- Graduation from an accredited school of dental hygiene
- Active MN dental hygiene license in good standing
- Current CPR (BLS)
Apple Tree Dental is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.
Salary : $40 - $45