- Salary
- $45 – $50/hr
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, US
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Washington, DC | On-Site |$45.67 - $50.48 per hour | Part-Time |Washington Post Top Workplace (8x Winner)
Community of Hope is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Part-Time Dental Hygienist to work closely with our dental care team, performing various clinical oral hygiene procedures and ensuring a positive and efficient experience for the patients we serve. This position is located at our Conway Health and Resource Center in SW, Washington, DC.
Our Approach and Values:
- We celebrate people’s strengths and acknowledge the impact of trauma on people’s lives.
- We embrace diversity, welcome all voices, and treat everyone with respect and compassion.
- We lead and advocate for changes to make systems more equitable.
- We strive for excellence and value integrity in all that we do.
What You'll Do:
- Performs patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse;
- Removes calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth via use of a cavitron, piezo or by hand instrumentation.
- Performs taking and mounting diagnostic dental radiographs (x-rays).
- Applies preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides).
- Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth-brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling); Incorporates different modalities to educate patients about proper oral care including but not limited to distribution of educational pamphlets, playing videos, demonstration on dentiform, etc.
- Remains compliant with Community of Hope policies and state and federal regulations governing confidential information, including HIPAA and HITECH.
Must-Haves:
- Diploma from an accredited dental hygienist program.
- An active DC Dental Hygienist license and Local Anesthesia Certification.
- BLS Certification.
- Ability to work in a non-profit environment.
- Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment procedures.
- Complies with all OSHA and Safety guidelines.
- Proof of vaccinations is required.
- COH will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for anyone who cannot be vaccinated for a religious or medical reason, subject to applicable law.
Nice-to-Haves:
- 2 years experience in a dental office practice.
- Experience with EMR or other IT systems required; experience with Open Dental.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with staff, providers and vendors.
- Ability to work in a face-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
At COH, we prioritize the following well-being and work-life balance-centered benefits:
- 8 x Washington Post 150 Top Workplaces winner
- 11.5 paid company holidays, 1 personal floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave based on the average number of hours per week and work schedule
- Annual performance-based raises, up to 5% of your annual pay
- Loan repayment (NHSC & DCHPLRP), Licensing reimbursement & CEU funding
- Life & disability insurance + 403(b) retirement
- Leadership development, internal promotions and career growth opportunities
- A culture grounded in equity, compassion, and well-being
Skills
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