Dental Hygienist

Position Summary

The Salvation Army Northern Division Rochester Corps Dental Hygienist is responsible for working alongside volunteer dental professionals to provide emergency dental care.

$30.00 - $31.73/hour, 24 hours/week

Essential Functions (approximate time spent)

• Deliver local anesthesia and prepare patient for treatment by dentist. (30%)
• Take and record vitals and digital x-rays. (15%)
• Assure that operatories are supplied and ready for dental services (primarily tooth extractions). (10%)
• Clean and sterilize equipment and instruments according to standard practice and governing policies. (10%)
• Provide patients with preventive and follow-up care instructions and education. (10%)
• Review and update patient charts for accuracy and completeness. (10%)
• Assist dentist in performing procedures as needed & instructed. (10%)

Education and Experience

• Must be a licensed dental hygienist in the state of Minnesota.
• Local anesthetic certification.
• Most possess and maintain CPR certification.
• Must pass background checks.

Competencies

• Clear and concise communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Able to make decisions in varying situations with general guidance and supervision.
• Able to work through an interpreter if needed to give and receive information and instructions.
• Ability to provide a caring and supportive presence prior to and during procedures.
• Second language proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Must be able communicate clearly in English.
• Varying work hours that often contain one to two evenings per week.
• Exposure to low level of radiation from x-ray machines
• Bloodborne pathogens exposure risk level is 3 with a reasonable anticipated expose to potentially infection materials.
• Must be able to occasionally lift 20 pounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provide training, guidance, and supervision to volunteers.

Travel Requirements

None.

Other Duties

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that as an employee of The Salvation Army they will support its religious mission.

This job description is not all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions of the position. Other duties, responsibilities, and tasks may be assigned by a supervisor.