Dental Hygienist

Stardentalpartners; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Washington DC is seeking a passionate Full Time Dental Hygienist to join their collaborative team. This role offers competitive hourly pay, flexible scheduling options, and a supportive work environment focused on patient care excellence. Attractive benefits include a sign-on bonus, medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Sign on Bonus Eligible up to $5000

Highly Competitive Compensation

Monthly Employee Incentive Program

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Company Holidays

Paid Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life and ADD Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Active Washington DC Hygienist license required.
• Strong communication skills and patient-focused.
• Minimum 1 year RDH clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with patients for positive experiences.
• Administer prophylactic treatment and support dentist with procedures.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene techniques.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Compassionate, patient-focused approach

Knowledgeable about perio health

Team Player

Education

Active Washington DC Hygienist license

Current BLS/CPR certifications

Minimum 1 year RDH clinical experience

Tools

Dental practice software

Job description

Overview

Are you a passionate and skilled Dental Hygienist looking for a fulfilling full time opportunity?

Join Our Collaborative Dental Team at Phillips, Cooper, and Associates in historic Washington DC!

Phillips, Cooper and Associates is now hiring a Full Time Dental Hygienist in Washington DC!

As a Full Time Registered Dental Hygienist, come join our community of collaborative, high-quality clinical, business and operations professionals at our small practice with great hours!

Sign on Bonus Eligible up to $5000

Full Time Dental Hygienist Flexible Schedule Option:

Choose from Either Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 7:40am - 5:00pm

OR

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 7:40am - 5:00pm

The practice's proximity to a metro station is a significant benefit, as it makes commuting easier for both staff and patients. With the station just a short walk away, employees have convenient access to both train and bus routes, offering flexible transportation options. This accessibility not only saves time but also reduces the stress of long commutes, allowing the team to focus more on their work and providing patients with timely, reliable service.

To learn more about Phillips, Cooper and Associates - www.phillipscooper.com

Full Time Competitive Benefits

• Highly Competitive Compensation: $62.00-$66.00 Hourly based on experience and skills or an adjusted production compensation model at 35 percent
• Sign on Bonus Eligible up to $5000
• Monthly Employee Incentive Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Company Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and ADD Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their household
• Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives

Practice Advantages

• Patient-centric community approach
• Established practices in modern facilities
• Private practice culture with complete business support
• Work/life balance
• Career growth
• Professional development
• Continuing education

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with patients, ensuring a comfortable and positive experience
• Screening patients and providing quality care during check-ups
• Educating patients in oral hygiene technique and working with patients and their oral hygiene care
• Reviewing patient's history and charting
• Administers prophylactic treatment by scaling and polishing
• Documents area of existing restorations
• Use of X-ray
• Support the dentist with procedures as needed

Qualifications

• Active Washington DC Hygienist license required
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient-focused approach
• Current BLS/CPR certifications
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training
• Minimum 1 or more years of RDH clinical experience preferred
• Knowledgeable about perio health and comfortable with patient education
• Experience with dental practice software
• Team Player - strong collaborator that is open, positive and flexible

Equal Employment Opportunity

Star Dental Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.