Dental Hygienist Job in St Peter, Minnesota

(Job ID: 544083)

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Job Description- Dental Hygienist with a Passion for Oral Systemic Health! -- As an oral health practitioner, patients love you because you have a passion for oral health and want them to live long and healthy lives with compliance of your recommendations --An environment of independence is very important but you have no hesitation in helping your teammates. --You believe strongly in the oral systemic connection and are willing to educate your patients on the importance of minimizing oral bacteria so to help in prevention of chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s --Being Idle drives you crazy, and you do whatever is necessary to keep your day rolling smoothly without being asked. --You are seeking a dental practice that not only excels at every opportunity to improve technically and administratively but also offers you the chance to grow and develop in your career with continuous dental education. --You enjoy following systems that make the practice and you more productive, and you are eager to learn and adapt to new techniques and technologies. --You believe in being rewarded for achieving new productivity levels and striving to obtain it. --We understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to provide it to our team members. --We are an established, state-of-the-art Dental Office located in St. Peter with an immediate opening for a full-time dental hygienist. We offer a progressive team-oriented work culture where everyone's contributions are valued, achievable bonuses, and very competitive pay with benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer. Primary Job Duties Include: • Remove hard and soft deposits from teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease and oral cancer. • Take and record dental histories and patient records and document areas of failure, both periodontally and restoratively, to facilitate the dentist's diagnosis and treatment recommendations with the help of the intra oral camera • Responsible for patient flow and keeping treatment rooms neat and organized. • Instruct and educate patients in oral hygiene, provide preventative dental care Ideal Candidate: • Ability to project a positive, warm, and professional image in person and on the phone • Strong organizational and administrative skills – you see what needs to be done and do it. • Articulate and service-oriented and have skills to connect with patients while providing gentle and thorough hygiene care to our patients • Ability to multi-task, take initiative, and have excellent time management skills • Reliable and prompt; available for at least 20-30 hours per week Please send us your resume telling us about yourself, what you're looking for, and why you would like to join our team. We know it is equally essential for you to pick us as it is for us to choose you, and we invite all your questions. We eagerly await your application and look forward to filling this position with your unique skill set and talent. Your application is important to us, and we can't wait to see how you can contribute to our team. • Humor and enthusiasm are traits we value in our practice. • Associate's Degree from ADA-accredited dental hygienist school; Current State Licensure; CPR Certification; Preferred one-year dental experience.