Dental Hygienist Part-Time Opportunity
3 weeks ago
The Dental Hygienist is accountable directly to the Director, Dental. This part-time position performs clinical oral hygiene procedures as delegated and directed by a dentist in accordance with department protocols, accepted professional practice, and in compliance with applicable DC law.
Key Responsibilities- Performs patient screening procedures, including 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.
- Records patient-hygienist transactions as they occur in the patient's dental record, ensuring the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient, and the care or treatment provided.
- Integrates appropriate patient dental hygiene care with other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's healthcare management.
- Removes calculus and plaque 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, such as sealants and fluorides.
- Counsels patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health.
- Participates in the Quality Improvement program of the Dental Department of the center.
- Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.
- Coordinates with the Dental Director to maintain and update provider schedules as needed.
- Provides coordination with the Dental Office Manager as needed.
- Maintains ongoing training and licensing and other credentials as required by DC and COH.
- Remains compliant with Community of Hope policies and state and federal regulations governing confidential information, including HIPAA and HITECH.
- Diploma from an accredited dental hygienist program required.
- Must have an active DC dental hygienist license or be willing to obtain one required.
- 2 years of experience in a dental office practice preferred.
- CPR required.
- Must have the ability to work in a non-profit environment and a commitment to work with under-served populations.
- Certification in Administration of Local Anesthesia preferred.
- Ability to work in a non-profit environment.
- Must be physically capable of sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
- 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.
Community of Hope is a mission-driven, innovative, and rapidly growing nonprofit. For over 40 years, we have provided healthcare, housing, and supportive services for under-resourced, underserved, and people experiencing homelessness in Washington, DC. 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.
We believe everyone in DC should have access to good healthcare, a stable income, and a home, and hope. If you are ready to make a positive difference in the community, this position is for you.
We care for families and individuals by providing direct services focusing on prevention, healing, and wellness. We improve lives by building on families' and individuals' strengths, honoring their choices, and taking a whole-family, multi-generational approach. We lead and advocate for system change to address the effects of historical and current racial inequities on health outcomes and housing opportunities. We embrace the diversity of our community, welcome all voices and perspectives, and treat everyone with respect, compassion, and integrity.
We strive for excellence in everything we do, implement evidence-based practices, measure our outcomes, and use this knowledge to strengthen our work continuously.
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