Dental Hygienist

Overview

Working Title:

Dental Hygienist

Job Class:
Dental Hygienist

Agency:
Direct Care and Treatment

Location:

Faribault

Telework Eligible:
No

Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Unlimited

Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 01/21/2026

Closing Date: 02/05/2026

Division/Unit: DCT Support Services / Dental Faribault/SC Staff

Work Shift/

Work Hours:

Day Shift

Days of Work:
Monday - Friday

Travel Required:

No

Salary Range: $33.28 - $44.16 / hourly

Classified Status: (enter Classified or Unclassified)

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
Yes

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our Special Care Dentistry – Southern Cities, Faribault Dental Clinic Team as a Dental Hygienist. The clinic provides patient-centered dental care to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and people with severe and persistent mental illness. This position will provide maximum oral hygiene to the patients of the Direct Care & Treatment Dental Clinic.

This is a on-site, part-time role (30 hours/week, Monday-Thursday with Friday–Sunday off) on the Day Shift.

• Perform all services permitted by the state Board of Dentistry so that maximum oral hygiene may be maintained for the patients of State Operated Services Dental Clinics.
• Design and implement a preventive dentistry program, in consultation with the dentist, so that optimal levels of all clients’ oral hygiene can be maintained.
• Ensure that infection control policies and procedures are followed to maintain a safe environment for staff and patients.
• Assist with clinic duties so that patient services and clinic communications and operations run effectively and efficiently.

• Registration with the Minnesota Board of Dentistry as a Dental Hygienist.

• Diversity and cultural responsiveness, with experience working with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Experience working with Dentrix and taking digital radiographs.
• Experience with tele dentistry.
• Care for people with special needs; patient-centered and adaptable to patient needs.
• Team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Resume should clearly describe experience in listed areas with beginning and ending month/year for each job.
• Reference checks and criminal background checks will be conducted prior to appointment.
• Education verification: provide high school diploma or college transcripts/degree at time of interview if applicable; degree/diploma must clearly identify field.
• TB testing requirement: DCT facilities require documentation of TB status via blood test (not TB skin testing).

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Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) does not sponsor work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

The State of Minnesota offers benefits including health insurance, paid leave, holidays, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS:
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status. Applicants with disabilities may request accommodations during the application process.