Dental Hygienist (RDH)-Powhatan

Dental Hygienist

Virginia Family Dentistry is looking for a Part-Time (1-3 days) Dental Hygienist to join our Powhatan office! 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.

Job Description

• Review daily schedule, prepare operatory, seat patient, review and update medical history
• Perform oral cancer screening, take x-rays, and administer fluoride treatment
• Perform 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 necessary
• Educate patient on oral health
• Communicate the dentist's treatment plan with patient and front desk
• Schedule future hygiene appointments with the patient
• Record all clinical notes and treatment in Dentrix
• Comply with OSHA, HIPAA, State Board, and sterilization requirements

Requirements

• CPR certified (American Heart Association, Basic Life Support for healthcare providers)
• High degree of skill with hand instrumentation and ultrasonic inserts
• Experience in digital radiographs and Dentrix Enterprise electronic patient records preferred
• Scaling and root planing
• Certified to administer nitrous oxide and local anesthesia. If needed, Virginia Family Dentistry will compensate for certification and continued learning

Community Overview

Virginia 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.

At Virginia Family Dentistry, our hygienists are held to a high-quality standard in all aspects of dental care. They are all team players, manage time efficiently, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The Hygienist role will effectively deliver care in a way that ensures patient satisfaction and improves oral health. The hygienist provides ongoing care through education, treatment, reinforcement of doctor's treatment plans, and by diligently following Virginia Family Dentistry's Standard of Care. Virginia Family Dentistry does not ask Hygienists to sell specific products to patients.

Virginia Family Dentistry is an equal opportunity employer.