Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Dental Hygienist
Location: South Carolina (Columbia)
Contract Type: Traveler
Start Date: 06/22/2026.
Pay Range: Competitive                                                                  
Come for the role. Stay for the people. Columbia, SC offers excellent career opportunities within a strong healthcare market, while maintaining a welcoming small‑town feel. Located near Greenville, Greer provides affordable living, easy commutes, and access to great schools, dining, and outdoor activities. It is an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying a high quality of life.
Role Overview: This role involves educating patients on proper hygiene practices, taking X‑rays, and collaborating closely with dentists to deliver high‑quality, patient‑focused care. 
Requirements:

• 1 year of experience preferred
• Flu Vaccine Required – No Exemptions
• Required Licensure/Certification: SC Registered Dental Hygienist
• Education - associate degree- Dental Hygiene

• Provides routine dental prophylaxis, supports patient education, and helps train dental hygiene students with minimal supervision. May also need access to medication storage areas and perform procedures involving medications.
• Perform oral prophylaxis; remove hard and soft deposits and stains from the surfaces of teeth; polish all surfaces of teeth.
• Apply topical fluoride to the teeth.
• Expose and develop radiographs.
• Give oral hygiene instruction and counseling.
• Provide nutrition and dietary counseling.
• Make and confirm appointments.
• Review medical and dental health history.
• Take and record blood pressure.
• Chart dental disease.
• Utilization of Epic Wisdom for charting and charge entry.

• 7:30 AM-4:30 PM Monday -Thursday and Friday’s 7:30 AM-12:30 PM

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