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Washington, District of Columbia

Dental Hygienist

DentalPart-Time

Listed compensation

$61-$75/hr

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Call expectations
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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Become a Hero and join us on our mission to help underserved kids!

* Generous pay
* PTO and paid holidays
* Career growth within your practice and the region
* Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K & more

Adventure Dental & Orthodontics in Washington, DC, is currently seeking a Dental
Hygienist (part-time) to deliver oral hygiene and appropriate preventive
services to dental patients. This position will report to the Operations
Manager.

Pay range: $61-$75/hr

Sign on Bonus: $1000

Job Responsibilities

* Provide oral health education and appropriate individual counseling for all
dental patients
* Record patient-hygienist transactions as they occur in the patient’s dental
record so that the record accurately and completely reflects the nature of
the contact, the condition of the patient, and the care or treatment provided
* Drive appointment processing and efficiency by supporting all clinical
aspects patient appointment as needed to meet the needs of the patient and
keep the hygiene flow moving effectively. This may include, but not limited
to taking x-rays, charting, chair turnover, etc.
* Maintain instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by selecting,
sterilizing, and sharpening instruments
* Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational
workshops; participating in professional societies
* Ensure practice is clean and presentable to patients to include cleaning
restrooms, patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting etc.
* Participate in other duties that support the mission of providing
high-quality and compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to
underserved children

Job Qualifications

* RDH state certification/license

* Prior pediatric dentistry experience preferred
* Ability to multi-task and complete tasks correctly and in a timely manner
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Electronic Health Records (EHR) practice management software experience
preferred

In addition to the job description, you will be asked to perform other duties
that support the business and our mission.

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Hygienist will provide oral hygiene services, patient education, and counseling to underserved children. They are also responsible for maintaining clinical records, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring the practice remains clean and efficient.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an RDH state certification or license and possess strong interpersonal skills. Prior experience in pediatric dentistry and familiarity with Electronic Health Records software are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient CounselingInstrument SterilizationMulti-tasking

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 48 active Dental Hygiene listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 85% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for District of Columbia is 109.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Hero Practice Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Colorado Springs, Colorado
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous pay
PTO and paid holidays
Career growth
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401K
Sign-on bonus: $1000