Dental Hygienist (Contract Assignment) DH#001
Job Location:
Columbia, SC - USA
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Job Summary
Position Title: Dental Hygienist (Contract Assignment)
Location: Columbia SC (29203)
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule:
- Day Shift
- MondayThursday: 7:30 AM 4:30 PM
- Friday: 7:30 AM 12:30 PM
- Total Hours: 3945 hours/week
- Weekends: Not required
- Holidays: Closed on major holidays
Eligibility Requirement:
- Candidates must reside outside a 100-mile radius of Columbia SC
Position Overview
Navitas Healthcare LLC is seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Hygienist to support a high-volume outpatient dental clinic. This role focuses on delivering preventive oral care patient education and clinical support in a collaborative patient-centered environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine dental cleanings (prophylaxis)
- Remove plaque tartar and stains from teeth
- Polish tooth surfaces following cleaning procedures
- Apply topical fluoride treatments
- Take and develop dental X-rays
- Provide oral hygiene instruction and patient education
- Offer nutrition and dietary guidance related to oral health
- Review and update medical and dental histories
- Measure and record patient vital signs (e.g. blood pressure)
- Accurately document dental conditions and procedures
- Complete charge entry and clinical documentation in EHR system
- Schedule and confirm patient appointments
- Support preventive care programs and patient engagement
- Assist with supervision or guidance of dental hygiene students (as needed)
- Maintain strict infection control and safety standards
- Handle medications in accordance with clinical protocols
Minimum Qualifications
- Associates degree in Dental Hygiene (required)
- Active Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in the state of South Carolina (required)
- New graduates welcome; 1 year of experience preferred
- Familiarity with dental EHR systems (or willingness to learn)
- Strong communication and patient education skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to high-quality patient-centered care
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About Navitas Healthcare LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.
