Washington, DC | On-Site |$95K - $105K | Washington Post Top Workplace (8x Winner)  

Community of Hope is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Dental Hygienist to work closely with our dental care team, performing various clinical oral hygiene procedures and ensuring a positive and efficient experience for the patients we serve.  This position is located at our Conway Health and Resource Center in SW, Washington, DC.

Our Approach and Values: 

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. 

What You'll Do

• 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 (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth via use of a 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; (e.g., tooth-brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling); Incorporates different modalities to educate patients about proper oral care including but not limited to distribution of educational pamphlets, playing videos, demonstration on dentiform, etc..
• Remains compliant with Community of Hope policies and state and federal regulations governing confidential information, including HIPAA and HITECH.

Must-Haves

• Diploma from an accredited dental hygienist program.
• An active DC Dental Hygienist license and Local Anesthesia Certification. 
• BLS Certification.
• Ability to work in a non-profit environment.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment procedures.
• Complies with all OSHA and Safety guidelines.
• 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.

Nice-to-Haves

• 2 years experience in a dental office practice.
• Experience with EMR or other IT systems required; experience with Open Dental. 
• Effective communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with staff, providers and vendors. 
• Ability to work in a face-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.  

Why You'll Love Working Here!  

At COH, we prioritize the following well-being and work-life balance-centered benefits:

• 8 x Washington Post 150 Top Workplaces winner.
• 8-hour workdays with paid lunch.
• 3 weeks vacation (additional week after two years), 2 weeks sick leave, + 11.5 paid holidays and one personal floating holiday on an annual basis.
• Annual performance-based raises, up to 5% of your annual pay.
• Tuition reimbursement & loan repayment (NHSC & DCHPLRP), Licensing reimbursement & CEU funding.
• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance + 403(b) retirement.
• Leadership development, internal promotions and career growth opportunities.
• A culture grounded in equity, compassion, and well-being.

About Us

Community of Hope is a mission-driven, innovative, rapidly growing nonprofit, and Federally Qualified Health Center. For over 45 years, we have provided health and housing services, perinatal care coordination, and community support services to make Washington, DC more equitable. Community of Hope also strongly emphasizes maternal and child health, with midwifery practice and the only free-standing birth center in DC. We are honored to be one of DC’s largest providers of housing and homelessness prevention services for families and individuals throughout DC. Through our Family Success Center, our WIC nutrition centers, and our various partnerships, we have reached hundreds and believe that everyone in DC deserves to be healthy, housed, and hopeful. With the help of our amazing staff, we have successfully provided:

• 50,000+ medical visits
• 6,300+ dental visits
• 17,000+ emotional wellness visits
• 1,384 families and 220 individuals with housing/homelessness prevention services

Ready to bring hope and health to our DC community? Apply today! To request a reasonable accommodation to complete an employment application or for general questions about employment with Community of Hope, contact a Recruiting Coordinator. Email: hr@cohdc.org Phone: 202-407-7747. Community of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.