Dental Hygienist

MRINetwork JobsWashington, DC, US

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

Britanny Segura | Recruiter

P : (301) 741-4111 | E : bcsegura@hirequesthealth.com

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We have a Periodontics office in Washington DC near the Farragut West Metro looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. This is for a 3-day work week with potential for 4 days.

Dental Hygienist duties revolve around conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth, scaling and root planning, cancer screenings, and advising patients on oral health and preventative care. You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable, team player, and able to build trust with patients . You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules, and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to speak with you!

Salary :

$62 - $68 per hour depending on experience

Expected hours :

24 – 32 per week

8 hour shifts

Benefits (Once Full-Time) :

Paid time off

Employee Discount

Life insurance

Sick leave

Short term disability

Health insurance

Transportation allowance

Holiday pay

Responsibilities :

Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination

Assist with sterilizing dental instruments properly

Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history

Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis

Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove tartar or apply fluoride)

Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)

Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures

Take X-rays, Perio Chart, and do oral cancer screening

Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases

Maintain documentation and charts on each patient using

Dentrix / Carestack

Monitor hygiene supplies

Skills & Requirements :

Valid Registered Dental Hygienist license to practice in Washington, DC (required)

Associate's degree (preferred)

Diploma in Dental Hygiene

Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role (new graduates encouraged)

In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)

Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment

Outstanding communication skills

A patient and friendly personality

Attention to detail

Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job

Clinical Setting :

Specialty - Periodontics

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Dental Hygienist • Washington, DC, US