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Part-Time Dental Hygienist

Part-Time Dental Hygienist

Community of HOPEWashington, District of Columbia, United States
30+ days ago
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Job description

Are you excited about a new and exciting opportunity? Do you have a passion for working with families and individuals in need of healthcare, housing, and community support services? Are you interested in working for a mission-driven and innovative organization? Well, look no further! At Community of Hope, we envision Washington, DC, where everyone is healthy, housed, and hopeful. If you are ready to make a positive difference in the community, this position is for you!

Our mission : To improve health, end homelessness, and partner with communities to make Washington, DC more equitable.

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.

Position Summary :

The Dental Hygienist is accountable directly to the Dental Director. This is a part-time position, based out of our Conway Health and Resource Center in SW, DC.

The pay rate for this position ranges between $45.67 - $50.48 per hour and the offer amount is determined by the candidate's education, qualifications, and experience.  Indeed provides their own estimated salary calculator and is not affiliated with COH's range.

Highlighted Duties and Responsibilities :

  • 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..
  • Coordinates with Dental Director to maintain and update provider schedules as needed.
  • Remains compliant with Community of Hope policies and state and federal regulations governing confidential information, including HIPAA and HITECH.
  • Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.
  • Minimum Qualifications :

  • Diploma from an accredited dental hygienist program required.
  • Requires an active DC Dental Hygienist license and Local Anesthesia Certification.
  • CPR required.
  • 2 years experience in a dental office practice preferred.
  • Must have the ability to work in a non-profit environment and a commitment to work with under-served populations.
  • Ability to work in a non-profit environment.
  • Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment procedures.
  • Complies with all OSHA and Safety guidelines.
  • Experience with EMR or other IT systems required; experience with Open Dental preferred.
  • Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 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.
  • All Health Staff must receive the required vaccinations.  This includes annual flu and covid vaccines.  Medical or religious exemptions may be requested.
  • At COH, we prioritize the following well-being and work-life balance-centered benefits :

  • Remote work opportunities are available for many, but not all, of our roles, promoting a culture of work-life balance.
  • 8-hour workdays, which include a paid lunch.
  • 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.
  • Vacation and sick leave accrual based on bi-weekly work schedule.
  • Annual performance-based raises, up to 5% of your annual pay.
  • Loan repayment for clinicians, licensing reimbursement, and continuing education unit funds for licensed staff.
  • Many opportunities for internal promotions and transfers across the agency as we continue to grow; we average 30+ promotions each year.
  • Ongoing internal leadership training for supervisors.
  • Ongoing well-being activities, culture compact activities and training, and trauma-informed care initiatives and training.
  • Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan.
  • And much more!
  • About Community of HOPE :

    Community of Hope is a mission-driven, innovative, and rapidly growing nonprofit. For 45 years, we have provided healthcare, housing, and community support services to make Washington, DC more equitable. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we provide medical, dental, emotional wellness, and care coordination services for the whole family at three locations in DC. Community of Hope also strongly emphasizes maternal and child health, with midwifery practice and the only free-standing birth center in DC. In 2024, Community of Hope provided about 50,000 medical visits, 6,300 dental visits, and 17,000 behavioral health visits for about 16,000 patients. Community of Hope is also one of the largest providers of homelessness prevention and housing services for 1,600 households—1,384 families and 220 individuals—experiencing homelessness in DC. Community support through Family Success Center, our WIC nutrition centers, and perinatal care coordination for pregnant people experiencing homelessness reach hundreds more families. We believe that everyone in DC can be healthy, housed, and hopeful.

    In 2025, we were selected as one of The Washington Post 150 Top Workplaces. This is the 8th time we've been selected since 2014 based on feedback from our staff.

    To request a reasonable accommodation to complete an employment application or for general questions about employment with Community of Hope, contact a Recruiting Coordinator. Email : hr@cohdc.org Phone : 202-407-7747. Community of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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