Dental Hygienist - full time and/or temp

Matrix Providers is hiring a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families at the Joint Base Andrews Bolling, Andrews AFB, MD.

• Employment Status: Full Time
• This is an hourly position, paid bi-weekly
• $57.30 per hour plus $5.42 H&W
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, with starting times typically between . Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
• Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
• Requirements: The Registered Dental Hygienist must have and meet the following:

Candidates must possess an associate degree or bachelor’s degree in dental Hygiene. Must be a graduate of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA).
Candidates shall have a minimum of twelve (12) months of specialized full-time clinical experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist within the preceding thirty-six (36) months following graduation.
oral health education; and planning, conducting, and evaluating preventive dental health programs.
Radiography: Must possess a current certification in dental radiography
Local Anesthesia: The RDH must possess documented proof of advanced training and certification to administer local anesthesia, in accordance with the Local Anesthesia Administration by Dental Hygienists –
Candidates must possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Dental Hygienist in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. The candidate's license must be in a jurisdiction that permits the administration of local anesthesia by a dental hygienist, and the HCW must be fully compliant with all state-specific requirements for this expanded function
The Contract Dental Hygienist shall perform a full range of services IAW with their specialty and function under the indirect or general supervision of a privileged Dental Treatment Facility (DTF) Dentist. Provide comprehensive oral health and dental hygiene treatment to diverse patient groups to support DTF beneficiary dental readiness.
Formulate and document dental hygiene diagnoses and treatment plans in collaboration with DTF Dental Clinic staff.
Perform adult prophylaxis, supra/sub-gingival scaling, polishing, and the application of pit/fissure sealants.
Provide professional topical fluoride applications and desensitizing agents.
Clean and polish removable dental appliances worn by patients.
Provide oral health counseling, tissue indices tracking, and tobacco cessation counseling to support population health strategies.
Administer topical anesthetics and/or local anesthesia by infiltration for pain control during deep tissue procedures (in accordance with state licensure/certification and DTF clinical privileges). (Insert and remove temporary fillings, crowns, and bridges.
Maintain and accurately document medical/dental records in accordance with established DTF clinic procedures.
Compile statistical data and written reports regarding participation in preventive dentistry programs.
Actively participate in ongoing professional peer review processes and annual performance reviews, which may include chart audits and direct clinical observation by the Dental Executive Function.