Dental Hygienist
Company: DCS Clinical
Location: Rochester
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Dental Hygienist in Rochester,
MN $7,500 Sign On Bonus Position Overview: $48-52/Hr BOE
Monday-Thursday scheduleno nights/weekends 1 hour Recare/per quad
SRP in single column schedule Scrubs Provided Monthly Bonuses Open
Dental Software PTO 8 Paid Holidays Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA
Responsibilities: Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by
welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient Completes dental
prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from
beneath gum margins Detects disease by completing oral cancer
screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to
locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession;
exposing and developing radiographic studies Arrests dental decay
by applying fluorides and other cavity- preventing agents Helps
dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR
certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of
emergency numbers Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and
plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions,
providing reminders of time of next dental hygiene visit Documents
dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and
dental histories; charting in patient records Ensures operation of
dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements;
following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting
malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment
inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques Maintains
dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory
level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders
for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies Maintains professional
and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops;
reviewing professional publications; establishing personal
networks; participating in professional societies Requirements:
License/Certification: Registered Dental Hygienist Required New
Grads Welcome Recommending dental hygiene products Knowledge of
basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
(e-mail and contact management preferred) Use of Dental Technology,
Dental Health Maintenance, Infection Control, Health Promotion and
Maintenance
Keywords: DCS Clinical, St. Paul , Dental Hygienist, Healthcare , Rochester, Minnesota
