Dental Hygienist

Hero Practice Services•Washington, DC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Adventure Dental & Orthodontics in Washington, DC, is seeking a part-time Dental Hygienist to provide oral hygiene and appropriate preventive services to dental patients. The position reports to the Operations Manager and supports the organization's mission to provide high-quality, compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children. The role also includes other duties that support the business and its mission.

Requirements

RDH state certification or license.
Ability to multitask and complete tasks correctly and in a timely manner.
Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior pediatric dentistry experience.
Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) practice management software.

Responsibilities

Provide oral health education and appropriate individual counseling to dental patients.
Record patient-hygienist transactions in patient dental records so they accurately and completely reflect the contact, patient condition, and care or treatment provided.
Support clinical aspects of patient appointments to improve processing and efficiency and keep hygiene appointments moving effectively, including taking X-rays, charting, and chair turnover as needed.
Maintain dental hygiene instruments by selecting, sterilizing, and sharpening them.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and participating in professional societies.
Keep the practice clean and presentable, including cleaning restrooms and the patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting.
Perform other duties that support the business and the mission of providing high-quality, compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children.