Dental Hygienist Casual Float
About The Position
HealthPartners is hiring a casual Dental Hygienist Float who travels to multiple dental clinic locations. The role provides quality dental care to patients at HP/GHI dental facilities while incorporating customer service and centering service excellence on patient care and relationships. Employees are expected to work effectively as team members. The Dental Hygienist performs dental hygiene duties in accordance with Minnesota Board of Dentistry rules and regulations, including duties delegated by dentists within the established scope of practice. Newly established functions require applicable credentialing or certification after appropriate training is available. This position includes managing patient schedules to support efficient clinic flow, maintaining patient-care equipment and supplies, recording accurate patient information, and working with clerical staff to maintain the patient recall process. The hygienist also implements policies, procedures, and treatment guidelines; knows and performs clinical emergency procedures; and carries out other related duties as directed by the Dental Lead or Clinic Management Team.
Requirements
- Must be a licensed dental hygienist in Minnesota.
- Must be able to perform duties within the scope of practice established by Minnesota regulations and the Minnesota Board of Dentistry, as delegated by dentist(s).
- For newly established functions, must complete applicable credentialing or certification requirements within a reasonable period after appropriate training is available.
- Proven ability to work as part of a team with dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and clerical staff.
- Good visual acuity and hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands and arms.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of 60 minutes or longer.
- Proficiency in English is required.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in other languages may be required.
Responsibilities
- Perform dental hygiene duties within the rules and regulations of the Minnesota Board of Dentistry and the applicable scope of practice.
- Know and perform clinical emergency procedures.
- Implement policies, procedures, and treatment guidelines.
- Manage patient schedules and schedule flow to support efficient clinic operations.
- Maintain patient-care-related equipment, supplies, and processes.
- Use appropriate automated or manual systems to record and maintain accurate patient records and other information.
- Maintain a patient recall process in conjunction with clerical staff.
- Perform other related duties as directed by the Dental Lead or Clinic Management Team.
- Work effectively as part of a team composed of dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and clerical staff.
- Travel to multiple dental clinic locations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits supporting health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities.
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