Registered Dental Hygienist

About this role

We are looking for a Full-Time Dental Hygienist for our Prince George location! New grads are welcome!

DENTAL HYGIENIST KEY COMPETENCIES

• Assess dental condition and needs of patient using patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting

• Delivers direct patient care using established dental hygienist procedures

• Takes patient vital signs

• Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning and polishing

• Takes radiographs required for diagnosis of treatment needs by the dentist

• Applies sealants and fluorides

• Electronic record keeping

• Documents patient dental history and chief complaint

• Records and reports pertinent observations

• Teaches patients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease through proper diet and oral home care

• Cleans and sterilizes instruments

• Completes Treatment Plan as prescribed by the dentist

• Reviews and explains treatment plan and associates fees with patient

• Ability to articulate and express patients concerns to dentist

• Primary treatment coordinator

• Ancillary duties as needed
Requirements
Dental Hygienist Essential Requirements
·Individual must be reliable.
· Completed dental hygiene certificate program or Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene and has current Hygienist license for state of Virginia. NEW GRADS WELCOME!
· Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment
· Ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practices
· Ability to demonstrate teamwork approach to job responsibilities
· Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptness
· Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail
· Must have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments with a positive approach
· Ability to follow instructions and takes responsibility for own actions
· Ability to exercise confidentiality with Patients and patient care
· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals and written correspondence
· Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Benefits

• 401(k)

• Flexible Schedule

• Bonus Structure

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Referral program

• Retirement plan

• Vision insurance