Open Cities Health Center is a nonprofit community health center that has been serving thousands of people since 1967. We are also a federally qualified health center (FQHC) which means we receive a federal grant to serve low-income, uninsured and underinsured patients.

Responsibilities:

• Able to work at both Open Cities locations in St. Paul; 916 Rice Street and 409 North Dunlap Street..
• Performs dental cleanings including scaling, polishing, and root planning.
• Screens patients for medical conditions, oral pathology and periodontal disease.
• Exposes clinically diagnostic x-rays.
• Gives oral hygiene instructions to patients.
• Completes relevant forms in dental charts.
• Polishes restorations, places temporary restorations and dental sealants.
• Follows sterilization protocols.
• Maintains performance standards and assists in quality assurance.
• Performs dental outreach activities.
• Supervises hygiene students.
• Assists dental director in administrative duties as assigned.
• Autoclave sterilization and maintenance of dental equipment
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Familiar with Dental tools and terminology
• Good clinical skills in adult and child prophylaxis, management of Class I and II periodontal patients’ diagnostic x-rays.
• Ability to recognize pathology and perform charting and preliminary exams.
• Skill in patient dental health education and oral hygiene instruction.
• Ability to establish and manage efficient scheduling.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people of cultural and socioeconomic diversity.
• Ability to interact positively with staff.
• Ability to keep current with developments in dentistry.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an accredited Dental Hygiene course,
• RDH license
• Dental Hygiene licensure in Minnesota.
• CPR Certified
• 3+ years as Dental Hygienist or related field experience preferred
• Requires flexibility: Working and traveling between two locations

Open Cities Health Center (OCHC) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. OCHC does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, public assistance, age, sexual orientation, or membership on a local human rights commission.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance
• Loan Repayment for those who qualify

NHSC Loan Repayment Program Application and Program Guidance (hrsa.gov) FT $50k (40hours/week) PT $25K (20.39 hours/week) for 2 year service commitment

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
• Dental License (Required)