Dental Hygienist

Hero Practice Services•Washington, DC

6d•$61 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

Adventure Dental & Orthodontics in Washington, DC, is seeking a part-time Dental Hygienist to deliver oral hygiene and appropriate preventive services to dental patients. The position reports to the Operations Manager. The role supports the practice’s mission of providing high-quality and compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children. The employee may also be asked to perform 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 for dental patients.
Record patient-hygienist transactions in patients’ dental records as they occur, ensuring the records accurately and completely reflect the contact, the patient’s condition, and the care or treatment provided.
Support clinical aspects of patient appointments to improve processing and efficiency and maintain effective hygiene flow. This may include taking X-rays, charting, and chair turnover.
Maintain dental hygiene treatment 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 for patients, including cleaning restrooms and the patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting.
Perform other duties that support the mission of providing high-quality and compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children.