Dental Hygienist

4 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Community of Hope Full time
Job Summary

The Dental Hygienist is a key member of our healthcare team, responsible for providing high-quality oral health care services to our patients. As a Dental Hygienist at Community of Hope, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and contribute to our mission of improving health and ending family homelessness.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform patient screening procedures, including assessment of oral health conditions, review of health history, and oral cancer screening.
  • Record patient-hygienist transactions in the patient's dental record, ensuring accurate and complete documentation of care provided.
  • Integrate patient dental hygiene care with other healthcare professionals involved in patient care management.
  • Remove calculus and plaque from teeth surfaces using cavitron, piezo, or hand instrumentation.
  • Take and mount diagnostic dental radiographs (x-rays).
  • Apply preventive materials to teeth, such as sealants and fluorides.
  • Counsel patients on good nutrition and its impact on oral health.
  • Participate in the Quality Improvement program of the Dental Department.
  • Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.
  • Coordinate with Dental Director to maintain and update provider schedules as needed.
  • Provide coordination with the Dental Office Manager as needed.
  • Maintain ongoing training and licensing, and other credentials as required by DC and COH.
  • Remain compliant with Community of Hope policies and state and federal regulations governing confidential information, including HIPAA and HITECH.
Requirements
  • Diploma from an accredited dental hygienist program required.
  • Active DC Dental Hygienist license and Local Anesthesia Certification required.
  • 2 years experience in a dental office practice preferred.
  • CPR required.
  • 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 required.
About Us

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. In 2020, Community of Hope provided about 28,400 medical visits, 7,000 dental visits, and 10,000 behavioral health visits for about 11,000 patients. Community of Hope provides community walk-in COVID testing and COVID vaccines. Community of Hope is also one of the largest providers in DC of housing and support services for families and individuals experiencing homelessness. Through providing these programs, we live out our mission to improve health and end family and individual homelessness to make Washington, DC, more equitable. Community of Hope cares 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. We were selected as one of The Washington Post 150 Top Workplaces in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2024 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: Phone: Community of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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