Flex Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Flex Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Job Summary: The Flex Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) is an essential member of the oral health team who provides high-quality preventive and periodontal care across multiple Choptank Community Health System (CCHS) locations based on operational need. This temporary, flexible role supports CCHS clinics sites by providing a minimum of three (3) shifts per month and participating in a brief orientation and onboarding period. 

The Flex Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) delivers comprehensive dental hygiene services—including dental prophylaxis, fluoride applications, dental sealants, periodontal therapy, digital radiography, and actively contributes to patient care planning. This role plays a key part in patient education, referral coordination, and supporting continuity of care between patients and providers. Flex Registered Dental Hygienists (RDH) maintain equipment, adhere to safety and infection control protocols, and may provide care in different predetermined CCHS sites as needed. Must be able to respond appropriately to emergency situations. 

This is a per diem position with a pay range of $60.00 - $65.00 per hour. The Flex Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) reports directly to the Dental Clinical Quality Director.

Required Skills/Abilities:                               

• Provide high-quality preventive, periodontal, and patient-centered dental hygiene services 
• Demonstrate proficiency with automated patient data/HER systems 
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with digital workflows. 
• Ability to accurately take digital radiographs. 
• Working knowledge of CDT coding 
• Ability to adapt to different clinical environments and schedules across multiple locations. 
• Strong communication and patient-education skills.  

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Licensed as a Dental Hygienist by the State of Maryland (license must remain current)
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum six months dental hygiene experience required. 
• Experience in diverse dental settings, including pediatric patient care, preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• General office environment in clinical health centers
• Occasional travel 
• Frequent exposure to workplace conditions includes bending, climbing stairs, walking, kneeling, and reaching. 
• Includes fine and gross motor skills, lifting less than 20 pounds, and vision.
• Occasional exposure to workplace conditions includes airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens and cleaning agents.

Standards of Behavior:   

• Commitment to Service 
• Respect 
• Quality  
• Teamwork 
• Patient Focus 
• Integrity  
• Accountability 
• Caring & Compassion  
• Professionalism  
• Listening & Responding 
• Safety  
• AIDET 

Job Related Competencies:

• Empathetic Outlook- The ability to perceive and understand the feelings and attitudes of others; the ability to place oneself “in the shoes” of another and to view a situation from their perspective. 
• Attention to Detail- The ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently.
• Problem Solving- Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information. Generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes effective and timely decisions.
• Communicates Effectively- Developing and delivering multi-mode communication that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Values And Ethics- Serving with integrity and respect in personal and organizational practices. Ensuring decisions and transactions are transparent and fair.
• Time Management- The ability to effectively manage one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

Commitment to Community:

Choptank Community Health System (CCHS) is committed to creating a safe and open healthcare environment that improves health outcomes and values and respects the unique experiences and perspectives of both patients and staff by: 

• Prioritizing access for all individuals; 
• Offering ongoing training for staff to promote health awareness, preventive measures and early detection for the varied patient population on the Eastern Shore; 
• Actively engaging with patients, families and staff; 
• Fostering a workplace culture in which everyone is treated with dignity. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides Preventative Dental Service 
  • Cleans patient’s teeth thoroughly, including scaling and polishing. 
  • Takes radiographs as instructed by the dentist. 
  • Provides preventative and periodontal dental treatments, such and prophylaxis, scaling & root planning, sealants, fand fluoride.  
  • Assists in the development of individualized plans of care 
• Provides Patient Education 
  • Presents instruction and conduct demonstrations of home-care techniques. 
  • Counsels patients on nutrition and oral health recommendations. 
  • Supports patient understanding of treatment options and referrals 
• Maintains Equipment/Supplies 
  • Monitors supply levels and communicate needs to designated staff. 
  • Prepares, sterilizes, organizes, and sets up equipment as needed.  
  • Ensures all dental instruments are clean, dated and processed according to established office guidelines. 
  • Stays current on new equipment and technology used in CCHS clinics.  
  • Reports equipment issues to the Dental Clinical Quality Director. 
• Performs Other Duties as Required 
  • Takes initiative to solve problems and recommends improvements to the Dental Clinical Quality Director. 
  • Displays professionalism consistently during interaction with CCHS patients staff, and clinicians. 
  • Prioritizes tasks effectively and support team members to maintain a desirable work environment.  
  • Makes recommendations for cost containment and/or quality improvement.  

Flex Hygienist Requirements:

• Travels to CCHS sites to support operational needs or staffing shortages 
• Participates in required 2-day orientation and 1-day clinical onboarding.  
• Temporary/Flex (per diem) status position 
• Not eligible for benefits

Choptank Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital or family status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.