DENTAL HYGIENIST (2950)

CVHS HEALTH SERVICES; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF Eligible Employer

5% retirement contribution

Comprehensive benefits (health no co-p

Dental, Vision, Disability, Wellness

EHR: eClinicalWorks

License & tuition reimbursement

10 holidays per year

Vacation after 90 days

Job summary

CVHS HEALTH SERVICES in Fredericksburg, VA, is seeking a full-time dental hygienist to join a high-volume practice. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Schedule is Monday–Friday, with opportunities for professional growth in a team-oriented environment.

The position includes education and license support, a robust benefits program, and a focus on preventive care and patient education within an integrated EHR system.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate’s degree from an accredited hygiene program.
• State hygiene license and CPR certification.
• Ability to use an X-ray machine.

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Collects medical and dental histories from patients.
• Charts dental conditions based on dentist’s observations and evaluations.
• Instructs patients of all ages on proper dental hygiene and care.
• Takes and develops dental radiographs for dentist’s use.
• Provides chair-side assistance during dental procedures.
• Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments.
• Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and beneath gum margins.
• Detects disease via oral cancer screening and periodontal assessment, including radiographs.
• Applies fluorides and other cavity-preventing agents.
• Assists in managing dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification and emergency supplies.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment by following infection-control policies.
• Protects patients and staff by adhering to infection-control protocols.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment through preventive maintenance.
• Keeps dental supplies inventory, reorders as needed, and verifies receipts.

Skills

Oral and written communication

HIPAA compliance

Independent work

Initiative

Cultural sensitivity

Professional competence

Education

Associate’s degree in dental hygiene

Tools

X-ray machine

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: CVHS Fredericksburg - Fredericksburg, VA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $84000.00 - $88000.00Salary

Schedule: Monday–Friday. This is a high-volume practice offering a rewarding, team-oriented work environment.

Position Highlights:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer: CVHS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
• Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution to the retirement plan (no employee contribution required)
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Health with no co-pay, Dental, Vision, Disability, Wellness Reimbursement, and more
• Fully Integrated Electronic Health Record (EHR) – eClinicalWorks (eCW)
• License reimbursement and tuition reimbursement
• 10 Employer-Paid Holidays Per Year
• Vacation time available after 90 days of employment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Collect medical and dental histories from patients
• Chart dental conditions based on dentist’s observations and evaluations
• Instruct patients of all ages on proper dental hygiene and care
• Take x-rays of patients’ teeth and develop them for dentist’s use
• Provide chair-side assistance during dental procedures
• Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments.
• Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins.
• Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession; exposing and developing radiographic studies.
• Applies fluorides and other cavity- preventing agents
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written skills.
• Knowledge of Dental Technology, Dental Health Maintenance, Infection Control, Health Promotion and Maintenance
• Must be able to work independent
• Takes initiative
• Respects and understand HIPAA requirements with regards to patient confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate with and relate to people of different cultures, particularly those with poor socio-economic backgrounds
• Demonstrates competence for the essential job functions

Qualifications: EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited hygiene program
• State hygiene license
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to use an x-ray machine