Dental Hygienist

Overview

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Are you excited about a new and exciting opportunity? Do you have a passion for working with families and individuals in need of healthcare, housing, and community support services? Are you interested in working for a mission-driven and innovative organization? Well, look no further! At Community of Hope, we envision Washington, DC, where everyone is healthy, housed, and hopeful. If you are ready to make a positive difference in the community, this position is for you!

• We celebrate people’s strengths and acknowledge the impact of trauma on people’s lives.
• We embrace diversity, welcome all voices, and treat everyone with respect and compassion.
• We lead and advocate for changes to make systems more equitable.
• We strive for excellence and value integrity in all that we do.

The Dental Hygienist is accountable directly to the Dental Director. This is a full-time position, based out of our Conway Health and Resource Center in SW, DC. The salary for this position ranges between $95,000 - $105,000 annually and the offer amount is determined by the candidate's education, qualifications, and experience. Indeed provides their own estimated salary calculator and is not affiliated with COH's range.

• Performs patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse.
• Removes calculus and plaque from all surfaces of the teeth via cavitron, piezo or by hand instrumentation.
• Performs taking and mounting diagnostic dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Applies preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides).
• Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health and educates using various modalities.
• Coordinates with Dental Director to maintain and update provider schedules as needed.
• Remains compliant with Community of Hope policies and state and federal regulations governing confidential information, including HIPAA and HITECH.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Diploma from an accredited dental hygienist program required.
• Active DC Dental Hygienist license and Local Anesthesia Certification.
• CPR required.
• 2 years experience in a dental office practice preferred.
• Ability to work in a non-profit environment.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment procedures.
• Complies with all OSHA and Safety guidelines.
• Experience with EMR or other IT systems required; experience with Open Dental preferred.
• Proof of vaccinations is required. COH will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for anyone who cannot be vaccinated for a religious or medical reason, subject to applicable law.

• Remote work opportunities are available for many, but not all, roles.
• 8-hour workdays, which include a paid lunch.
• 11.5 paid company holidays, 1 personal floating holiday, 15 days of paid vacation (increases over time), and 12 days of paid sick leave annually.
• Annual performance-based raises, up to 5% of your annual pay.
• NHSC and DC Health Professional Loan Repayment Program participants.
• Tuition reimbursement, loan repayment for clinicians, licensing reimbursement, and continuing education funds for licensed staff.
• Many opportunities for internal promotions and transfers across the agency as we continue to grow.
• Ongoing internal leadership training and well-being initiatives.
• Medical/Dental/Vision plans through Care First BCBS; life, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan;
  Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• And more.

Community of Hope is a mission-driven, innovative nonprofit serving Washington, DC. We provide healthcare, housing, and community support services to make DC more equitable. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we offer medical, dental, emotional wellness, and care coordination services at three DC locations. We emphasize maternal and child health, including midwifery and a free-standing birth center.

In 2025, we were selected as one of The Washington Post 150 Top Workplaces. For accommodations or questions about employment, contact a Recruiting Coordinator at hr or . Community of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Healthcare