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Dental Hygienist Assistant – UHC Staffing

Dental Hygienist Assistant

Location: Springfield, VA

Start Date: 10-16-2026

End Date: 10-16-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Friday, October 16, 2026, 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Hours per Week: 9

Candidate Pay Rate: $31.50 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Assist the dental hygienist with chairside patient care and procedures
  • Prepare and break down treatment rooms between patients
  • Sterilize dental instruments and follow infection control protocols
  • Welcome patients and help them feel at ease during their visit
  • Take dental radiographs and update patient charts as directed
  • Keep supplies stocked and treatment areas organized

Qualifications

  • Dental Assisting or Dental Hygienist Assistant experience preferred
  • Current Virginia dental assistant credentials or ability to meet facility requirements
  • CPR/BLS certification if required by the dental office
  • Comfort with chairside dental procedures and sterilization
  • Strong bedside manner and clear communication skills
  • Availability for the single-day shift on October 16, 2026

Knowledge & Skills

  • Dental hygiene and dental assisting fundamentals
  • Chairside instrument passing and suctioning
  • Infection control and sterilization techniques
  • Patient intake, charting, and record keeping
  • Dental radiography basics where permitted
  • Teamwork and patient education

Benefits

  • Flexible per diem scheduling that works around your life
  • Supportive dental team ready to welcome you
  • Single-day shift option with a later morning start
  • Dedicated UHC support from application to arrival
  • Easy shift pickup for future per diem opportunities
  • A chance to make a real difference in patients' smiles

Apply Now

Ready to start your next adventure as a Dental Hygienist Assistant? Let's get you moving forward!

Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.

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