Hero Practice Services·Washington, District of Columbia
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.
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
In addition to the job description, you will be asked to perform other duties that support the business and our mission.
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.
Market context
In the District of Columbia, dental hygiene roles are typically driven by ongoing patient demand in general and specialty practices, with employers looking for clinicians who can support efficient chairside care and patient education. These positions are competitive because they require an accredited dental hygiene degree, an active state license, anesthesia/nitrous authorization, CPR/BLS, and comfort with digital charting and dental technology. If you are considering applying, confirm that your licenses and certifications are current and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time compared with reading the full original posting.
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