Registered Dental Hygienist

Looking for an experienced registered dental hygienist for a growing family practice in Capitol Hill. This position is required Monday through Thursday, 8am - 5pm (lunch 1-2pm) and Friday 7am-12pm. A minimum of two years clinical experience preferred. Current active DC RDH license required. Submit resume on indeed or directly to gatorjacques@gmail.com
Duties revolve around traditional dental hygiene (i.e. conducting initial patient screenings, cleaning teeth 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 and able to build trust with patients of all ages.

Responsibilities
Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
Sterilize 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
Educate patients of all ages on proper oral hygiene
Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
Take X-rays or dental impressions
Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
Monitor supplies
Skills
Valid license in the District of Columbia
Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
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
Diploma in Dental Hygiene
Capitol Family Dentistry provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Pay: $66.00 - $75.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Experience:
clinical: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Registered Dental Hygienist License in DC (Preferred)
Work Location: In person