Dental Hygienist

Norfolk Dental Care; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive team as a Dental Hygienist where you will provide exceptional patient care and enjoy full clinical autonomy. This role offers the opportunity to develop your skills through a robust mentorship program and continuing education. You will be recognized as a vital member of the patient care team, ensuring that every patient receives the attention and care they deserve. With over 20 years of industry-leading experience, this position promises a stable career with unlimited growth potential in a positive working environment. If you’re passionate about dental health and patient advocacy, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Opportunities

Mentorship Support

Qualifications

• Current dental hygienist license in Virginia required.
• Excellent knowledge of dental hygiene procedures and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care and support to patients as a Dental Hygienist.
• Participate in a hygiene mentorship program for skill enhancement.

Skills

Dental Hygiene Procedures

Patient Screening

Medical History Documentation

CPR Certification

Desire to Learn

Education

Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene

Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene

Tools

Velscope

Diagnodent

Digital Scanner

Digital X-Rays

Electronic Medical Record Systems

Job description

Dental Hygienist - Norfolk, VA

Company: Norfolk Dental Care

Location: 5621 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, VA 23509

Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 8AM - 4PM (no lunch)
Friday: 8AM - Noon (no lunch)

Norfolk Dental Care has a motivating team with emphasis placed on maintaining a strong team and a positive working environment. You’ll work in an environment that encourages full clinical autonomy, giving your patients the time and attention they need, with the ability to tap into a hygiene mentor program.

As a Dental Hygienist, you’ll be recognized as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate. You’ll be an integral member of the patient care team, giving your patients the time and care they need, deserve, and desire. With best-in-class support through our robust Hygiene mentor program and unparalleled educational offerings to enhance your clinical skills, you’ll be 100% supported as you provide exceptional lifetime care to your patients!

What You’ll Gain:

• Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO (paid time off).
• Continuing education to provide you the opportunity to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients.
• Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips.
• Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry-leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current dental hygienist license in Virginia and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene (where required).
• Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening, and medical history documentation.
• CPR Certification.

Preferred Experience:

• New Grads Welcome!
• Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays, and electronic medical record systems.
• Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet the needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients’ dental health.
• Clinical needs as required by the office.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/Doctor/Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Prolonged periods sitting and standing.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times.
• Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year.
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.

Who is Heartland Dental?

As the largest and one of the fastest-growing Dental Support Organizations, Heartland Dental provides exceptional service to its more than 2,300 supported doctors in 38 states and over 1,400 supported offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported Doctors are the leaders of their practice and set forth their own clinical care philosophies. With the largest network of doctors, we are founded by a doctor for doctors with a mission to support dentists and their teams as they deliver the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve while providing exceptional careers and creating value for our stakeholders.

At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.