Commonwealth Dentistry is looking for a Full-Time Registered Dental Hygienist for our Midlothian office.
You can navigate your future by partaking in the ultimate employee experience and building long-lasting relationships with your patients and co-workers by helping them SMILE.
S- Sincerity (passion & excellence in everything we do)
M- Mastery of skills with on-the-job training
I- Integrity (doing the right thing all the time)
L- Laughter & Love (bring joy and laughter to work - happiness is always a choice)
E- Excellent compensation (competitive salary, medical, vision, dental, 401k, bonus plan & 100% paid for benefits such as telemedicine, short-term disability, and life insurance).
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A Dental Hygienist for Commonwealth Dentistry works together with our dentists to meet the oral health needs of our patients.
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 associated fees with patient.
* Ability to articulate and express patients' concerns to dentist.
* Primary treatment coordinator.
* Ancillary duties as needed.
Dental Hygienist Essential Requirements
* Individual must be reliable. This is a full-time position.
* Completed dental hygiene certificate program or Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene and has current Hygienist license for the 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 a 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 take 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.
Employee 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
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