Dental hygienist

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Dental Hygienist to join our reputable dental practice. We’re looking for a warm, energetic, and caring Dental Hygienist to join our amazing team! We’re a modern, friendly office where patients AND team members feel at home. We are looking for a clinician who values precision, professionalism, and high-quality patient care.

Dental hygienist

Key Responsibilities:

-Performing periodontal charting and helping patients understand their gum health

-Verify and accurately document patient health histories at each visit.

-Providing gentle and thorough cleanings, scaling, and root planning

-Perform comprehensive periodontal maintenance therapy

-Thorough, accurate charting — able to summarize appointments clearly and concisely

-Take high-quality digital X-rays and CBCT scans and assisting with charting

-Provide patient education and collaborate on treatment plans

- Comfortable using laser as needed.

-Applying Arestin , fluoride, sealants, and preventive treatments

- Working closely with a supportive team that loves what they do

-Maintain accurate documentation

-Stay open to new treatment modalities and technologies in periodontal care

-Adhere strictly to infection control protocols and OSHA safety standards to maintain a safe and sterile environment for patients and staff.

-Keeping your room neat, clean, and welcoming

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate naturally demonstrates:

A strong sense of responsibility and reliability

Initiative — sees what needs to be done and takes action without being asked

A positive and friendly personality—gets along well with others and enjoys teamwork

Excellent hand skills and a gentle, patient-centered touch

Attention to detail without rigidity — precise, but easy to work with (not obsessive, not difficult)

Critical thinking & out-of-the-box problem-solving when unique clinical situations arise

Professional communication — thinks before speaking, and conveys concepts with clarity and confidence

Ability to capture clinical ideas and translate them into patient-friendly language

Organized and structured in workflow and charting

Comfortable supporting case acceptance by educating patients and reinforcing treatment recommendations

part-time $60 - $70 per hour

Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour plus collection based bonus

We Offer:

A modern, well-equipped General practice

A supportive, experienced clinical team

Competitive compensation in a quality-focused environment

Opportunities to learn, grow, and expand your skills

Job Type: 4-5 days/week

Direct patient care

Local Anesthesia Certification

Maintaining an organized workspace

Electronic health records (EHR) management

Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)

Root planing

Fluoride treatment

Mid-level

Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise

Preventive health (patient care)

Dental terminology

Attention to detail

Implementation of OSHA safety standards

Dental equipment

Operating medical imaging equipment

Patient interaction

Patient charting

Clean workspace maintenance

Bitewing x-ray

Patient treatment

Registered Dental Hygienist

Critical thinking

2 years

Dental sealant application

Communication skills

Health education and counseling

Dental clinic experience

Minimum 2 years of clinical experience

Active Virginia RDH license in good standing

Strong background in periodontal therapy and instrumentation

Excellent communication skills and professional chair-side manner

Reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to clinical excellence

Anesthesia certification is a plus (but not required)

[1] Please apply through the Jobley application form

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[2] A recruiter will contact you to schedule an interview

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[3] Interview

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[4] Job offer

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