Allied Health - Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist

The Dental Hygienist provides dental hygiene services. Effectively delivers a dental health education program to inmates/residents. Performs scaling, cleaning and polishing of teeth. Provides fluoride applications, places dental sealants and takes impressions for study casts. Reviews patient medical/dental history and assesses for dental decay and dental disease. Conducts preliminary oral cancer screenings and reports findings to the Dentist as required. Develops and presents an ongoing dental health education program.

Instructs inmates/residents in preventive dental techniques. Operates intra-oral and panoramic x-ray equipment to produce digital and film-based images. Controls medication, syringes and other dental supplies or equipment. Maintains inventory as required by established procedures. Inspects the dental unit for items that can be used as contraband by inmates/residents. Securely stores supplies and equipment or provides for their safe disposal. Disinfects and cleans the dental unit and sterilizes instruments after each treatment.

Utilizes appropriate sanitation methods. Documents and enters patient treatment activities, including chart notes and dental file information. Maintains security, privacy and confidentiality of dental records through HIPAA compliance. Reads, analyzes, comprehends and interprets dental and technical procedures, governmental regulations, and legal documents. Reviews status of inmates/residents for completion of all necessary intervention, treatments, and services. Attends scheduled staff meetings and promotes communications and the proper flow of relevant information.

Facilitates the accreditation of the dental program by providing the required level of efficiency and approved, appropriate dental services. Remains alert at all times and reacts quickly, efficiently, and calmly in emergency and other high-stress situations. Prepares and disseminates safety and accident reports as required by policies or procedures. Takes appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest‑growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct‑hire, and non‑clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long‑term care facilities, labs and more.

We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by Blue Pipes, recognized among the fastest‑growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.