Dental Hygienist

About the Role Are you a passionate and skilled Dental Hygienist looking for a fulfilling full‑time opportunity in Fredericksburg, Virginia? Big Smile Dental is now hiring an experienced Full Time Dental Hygienist. Sign‑on bonus eligible up to $3,000! As a Full Time Dental Hygienist, you will join our community of collaborative, high‑quality clinical, business and operations professionals. This is an amazing opportunity for a personal and professional Dental Hygienist to join our caring team with a mission to provide quality care to patients in a patient‑centered practice. Schedule Monday through Thursday: 7:45 am – 5:00 pm and opportunity for every other Friday 7:45 am – 2:00 pm. 1 hour break for lunch. We can discuss a part‑time schedule if desired. New hygienist graduates are welcome to apply. Full Time Employment Benefits Competitive Compensation based on experience Sign on Bonus Eligible up to $3,000 Employee Monthly Incentive Program Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits Paid Time Off 401K Retirement Plans Paid Company Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty Paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their household Short Term Disability Employee Referral Bonus Program Pet Insurance Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives Additional Benefits Patient-Centric Community Approach A supportive, collaborative team atmosphere A welcoming, friendly work environment where your input matters! Established Practices in Modern Facilities Private Practice Culture Strong business and operational teams Work/Life Balance 100% Clinical Autonomy Career Growth Professional Development Build strong relationships with patients, ensuring a comfortable and positive experience Screening patients and providing quality care during check‑ups Educating patients in oral hygiene technique and working with patients and their oral hygiene care Reviewing patient's history and charting Administers prophylactic treatment by scaling and polishing Documents area of existing restorations Use of X‑ray Support the dentist with procedures as needed Active State of Virginia Dental Hygienist license Strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient‑focused approach Current BLS/CPR certifications Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training 1 or more years of RDH clinical experience preferred - but new grads are welcome to apply! Knowledgeable about perio health and comfortable with patient education Experience with dental practice software Team Player - strong collaborator that is open, positive and flexible #J-18808-Ljbffr