Dental Hygienist
How this pay compares
This posting states $35.85–$53.77 an hour. Open dental hygienist jobs in Minnesota post a median of $60 an hour, the middle half $60, across 42 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Dental hygienists employed in Minnesota earn a median of $49.99 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
About the job
Join the leading provider of rural healthcare in Minnesota! This is a unique Dental opportunity, allowing you to work in a Dental Clinic setting within a large, integrated hospital facility. You will work with our Dental staff to assist in making our patients' experience a safe and enjoyable one.
Under the direction of a licensed dentist, the Dental Hygienist promotes dental health by:
- Performing dental prophylaxis or periodontal therapy providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies
- Conducting oral assessments
- Conducting patient education related to practicing good oral hygiene
- Providing other duties related to preservation of dental health and prevention of dental disease
- Occasional supervision of dental hygiene students
Schedule
- Casual – 1-2 shifts every 2 weeks
- Monday - Thursday 8AM - 4:30PM and on Fridays 8AM-1PM
Pay & Benefits
- Starting pay begins at $35.85 per hour: exact wage determined by years of related experience
- Pay range: $35.85 - $54.85 per hour
Qualifications
- Graduate of accredited Dental Hygiene school
- Associate degree
- Licensed by the State of Minnesota.
- Current CPR Certification.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Dental Hygienist or 2 years in a Dental Clinic.
- Must possess and demonstrate basic level clinical skills and patient care techniques.
The CentraCare - Dental Clinic is a collaboration with the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry ’s community outreach programs.
"You have a really nice team here and everyone works well together." - U. of M. Dental
CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.
From CentraCare's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About CentraCare
CentraCare is a health system based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, with hospitals, clinics and senior care across central Minnesota.
Based in St. Cloud, MNHires in MinnesotaPay on its listings: 60.9% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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