Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist Opportunity*Weekly Incentive and Signing Bonus Offered*Virginia Family Dentistry is looking for a Full-time (4 or 5 days) or Part-time (1-3 days) Hygienist to join our Atlee team! Typical work hours are 8 am - 5 pm.We have other Richmond area locations available for Full-time, Part-time and Temporary positions. We are accepting applications from Registered Dental Hygienists (RDH) in the state of Virginia AND recent hygiene school graduates awaiting licensure.Clinical Requirements for Dental Hygienist (RDH)BLS certified (American Heart Association, Basic Life Support for healthcare providers)High degree of skill with hand instrumentation and ultrasonic insertsExperience in digital radiographs and electronic patient records preferredScaling and Root planingCertified to administer nitrous oxide and local anesthesia. If needed, Virginia Family Dentistry will compensate for certification and continued learningEssential FunctionsReview daily schedule, prepare operatory, seat patient, review and update medical historyPerform oral cancer screening, take x-rays, and administer fluoride treatmentPerform prophylaxis, debridement, scaling and root planning, comprehensive periodontal charting to include probing depths, bleeding, suppuration, mobility, furcation grade, and recession, any periodontal therapy and sealants as necessaryEducate patient on oral healthCommunicate the dentist's treatment plan with patient and front deskSchedule future hygiene appointments with the patientRecord all clinical notes and treatment in electronic patient recordComply with OSHA, HIPAA, State Board, and sterilization requirementsPhysical DemandsHygienists use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Good eye-hand coordination is required. Repeat the same movements. Bend or twist their body. Stand for long periods of time. Walk for long periods of time. See details of objects that are less than a few feet away. Understand the speech of another person. Speak clearly so listeners can understand. Able to assist in lifting patients into the operatory chair from a wheelchair. The skills used place demand on the whole body, but particularly the back, neck, upper body muscles, arms and hands, and vision.BenefitsHealth InsuranceDental care for employee and immediate family, including, virtually all dental services such as orthodontics, implants, root canal treatments, cosmetic, etc.Vision insuranceShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityLife InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts401(k) Plan with Company MatchPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysScrubs ProvidedContinuing Education: free in-house and allowance for reimbursementPaid Yearly Hygiene License RenewalReferral Bonus ProgramAbility to Transfer Between LocationsPractice-wide Team Building Events and FunAbout Virginia Family DentistryFor 50 years, Virginia Family Dentistry has proudly served the greater Richmond area community. Although we have grown over the years, our individual offices have their own personality, pace, and style. Virginia Family Dentistry is dentist-owned. This means that decisions come directly from the doctors you work with. This structure puts the employees' voices and patients' needs first. With multiple locations and specialties, there are many opportunities for growth and career advancement.Our Core ValuesNever compromise quality careTreat everyone with respect and appreciationCommunicate clearly, openly, and honestlyBe positive, dependable, and efficientTake the time to train everyoneLead by exampleCommunityVirginia Family Dentistry aims to be an active partner in the communities we serve. Our offices collectively participate in hundreds of sponsorships, local health fairs, school presentations, and donation drives throughout the year. We encourage staff to participate in community enrichment projects.This is a non-exempt, hourly position.Virginia Family Dentistry is an equal opportunity employer.