Registered Dental Hygienist

Company: Luke Staffing
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: March 28, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description DENTAL HYGIENIST SITE OF SERVICE: · Naval Health Clinic Camp Lejeune, NC: o French Creek Dental Clinic POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS: · Degree: Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree · Education: Successful completion of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA). · Certification: Certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75. · Experience: shall be required to demonstrate clinical competency one year within the past two years. · License: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Dental Hygienist. · Cardiac Certification (s): Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association · U.S. Citizenship: HCWs performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens. · English Language Requirement: The Contractor shall ensure that all HCWs providing services under this contract are able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate. · Physical Capability: HCWs shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services. CORE DUTIES: · Examine patient's oral cavity to include mouth, throat, and pharynx, and record conditions of teeth and surrounding tissues. Refer patients to dentist who have abnormalities to include cavities, defective fillings, suspicious growths, or periodontal disease. · Apply desensitizing and other topical agents to treat abnormalities to include caries prevention, gingivitis and oral ulceration. · Instruct patients, individually and in groups, in proper oral hygiene care using materials to include teeth models, displays, slides, toothbrushes, dental floss, disclosing tablets and mirrors. Demonstrate proper techniques of brushing, flossing, and use of necessary periodontal aids. Explain the common causes of tooth decay and its relationship to general diet. · Take impressions and construct sports/safety mouth guards and soft night guards for vital bleaching. · Polish restorations and apply pit and fissure sealants. · Chair side dental assisting when directed by the Officer-In-Charge of the dental clinic. · Record patients treated. Check and maintain instruments to insure working condition. Clean, sharpen, and sterilize instruments. · Patient Workload, Readiness, and Scheduling. Utilizes the Corporate Dental Application to enter patient specific workload and readiness status and also for patient scheduling. HOURS: Services shall be provided Monday through Friday, excluding the day of observance of federal holidays between the hours of 0600 and 1800 to include an uncompensated 30-minute to 1-hour meal break, depending on shift length. In no instance shall the HCW be required to provide services in excess of 40-hours per week. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Team work skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment. LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer. Links: To learn more about LUKE, please visit our website at: http://www.lukestaffing.com

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