Dental Hygienist RDH - Washington, United States - Elaine Ellis Center of Health

    Elaine Ellis Center of Health
    Elaine Ellis Center of Health Washington, United States

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    Job Description

    DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE? Elaine Ellis Center of Health is looking for registered dental hygienist to join our dental team. Successful candidates will be registered to provide services in both DC and Maryland and have a talent for working with patients presenting to our federally qualified healthcare center.. EECH offers a 4 day work week with patient care hours Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 6:00 pm. No weekends at this time although this may change in the future.

    Benefits include:

    • An emphasis on work and home life balance
    • 15 days of PTO; 5 days of DC Sick/Safe leave
    • All Federal Holidays plus 2 extra days off
    • Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life
    • 401K retirement plan with 50% employer match
    • HRSA Loan repayment

    Specific job responsibilities include:

    • Adhere to approved practice standards and protocols from the DC Board of Dentistry and Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners.
    • Prepare the treatment room adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols.
    • Prepare patients for dental hygiene treatments.
    • Demonstrate proper maintenance of dental hygiene instrumentation.
    • Evaluate patient's oral health and select the appropriate materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit.
    • Complete dental prophylaxis by properly cleaning teeth and area below gum margins.
    • Complete oral cancer screening and protocols for detecting disease.
    • Apply fluorides and other cavity- preventing agents.
    Company DescriptionElaine Ellis Center of Health (EECH) is a not- for–profit organization dedicated to providing affordable, comprehensive, preventative and primary healthcare services to individuals residing in public housing and the surrounding areas, regardless of their ability to pay. In so doing, we are committed to offering said services in a clean, safe environment, appropriate in meeting the needs of our target population.

    EECH also demonstrates social responsibility through the just use of resources. This commitment of our staff, physicians, volunteers, community partners and friends to our mission permits us to maintain a quality of presence and tradition of caring, which is the hallmark of EECH.

    Company Description

    Elaine Ellis Center of Health (EECH) is a not- for–profit organization dedicated to providing affordable, comprehensive, preventative and primary healthcare services to individuals residing in public housing and the surrounding areas, regardless of their ability to pay. In so doing, we are committed to offering said services in a clean, safe environment, appropriate in meeting the needs of our target population.\r
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    EECH also demonstrates social responsibility through the just use of resources. This commitment of our staff, physicians, volunteers, community partners and friends to our mission permits us to maintain a quality of presence and tradition of caring, which is the hallmark of EECH.