Mpls Fixed Dental Clinic Hygienist

Join a team with a national reputation for excellence! Our mission is to serve Minnesota Veterans and their families. We do this by delivering quality health care, helping to secure benefits, and providing programs and services in higher education, claims, burials, outreach and Veterans’ preference. At the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), we not only consider it our duty to provide the highest level of care to those who answered our nation's call, we believe it is an honor.

MDVA recognizes that a culturally competent workforce is critical to meet the needs of all Minnesotans. MDVA is committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at our workplace to support employees as they grow in their careers with the State of Minnesota.

Job Details

Working Title: Mpls Fixed Dental Clinic Hygienist
Job Class: Dental Hygienist
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID: 80066
• Location: Minneapolis
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/10/2024
• Closing Date: 09/30/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs / Veterans Affairs-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: Veterans Healthcare Central Office / Oral Healthcare Staff
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / Flexible (As agreed upon by incumbent and the agency)
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $32.79 - $43.51 / hourly
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - Technical/AFSCME
• Work Area: MDVA Mpls Campus
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Job Summary

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Homes! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $2,500if you are hired in a part-time position that is represented by the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement!

Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, free parking and more!

The Minnesota Veterans Homes provide an innovative and high quality oral health program to all residents under our care.In 2018, the Minneapolis Veterans Home built a state of the art fixed dental clinic with the support of various grant funds. Since that time, we have continued to expand our care and have received recognition for the quality of services and advocacy for our geriatric resident population.

This Dental Hygienist position is a new position as we develop and increase our service delivery model.Working with a contracted team of dentists - this position is primarily responsible for providing dental hygiene and preventative services to the 300 residents of the Minneapolis Veterans Home - and building the recare program which is a strategic goal of our oral health initiative in 2024.This position not only focuses on hygiene services to our residents, but includes the opportunity to provide training and support to our direct care staff in proper brushing and hygiene efforts.

If you are passionate about providing high quality oral healthcare services to our aging population - this is the right position for you!