Dental Hygienist (RDH) - Huguenot Rd.

Company: Virginia Family Dentistry
Location: Midlothian
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Virginia Family Dentistry is looking for a Part-Time (1-3 days) Dental Hygienist to join our Huguenot Rd. office! *Signing bonus available*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.About UsVirginia Family Dentistry is a multi-specialty dental practice serving the greater Richmond area. For 50 years, we continue to proudly provide safe, quality dental care to our community. We are a private dentist-owned practice with 450+ employees, 17 locations, and 70 general dentists and dental specialists. Although we are large, our individual locations have their own personality, pace, and style. As your life and schedule changes, you can find the right office and location to meet your needs!CommunityVirginia 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.Clinical Requirements for Dental Hygienist (RDH)CPR certified (American Heart Association, Basic Life Support for healthcare providers)High degree of skill with hand instrumentation and ultrasonic insertsExperience in digital radiographs and Dentrix Enterprise 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 dentists treatment plan with patient and front deskSchedule future hygiene appointments with the patientRecord all clinical notes and treatment in DentrixComply 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.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 doctors treatment plans, and by diligently following Virginia Family Dentistrys Standard of Care. Virginia Family Dentistry does not ask Hygienists to sell specific products to patients.Virginia Family Dentistry is an equal opportunity employer.by Jobble

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