Dental Hygienist - Harrisonburg, VA

Dental Career Services; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay with bonus system

Paid Holidays

Vacation/Sick Time

Continuing Education

Job summary

A dental practice in Virginia is seeking a part-time Dental Hygienist responsible for patient care and dental hygiene treatments. Duties include preparing patients, performing cleanings, detecting oral diseases, and educating patients on oral care. Applicants must be a Registered Dental Hygienist with knowledge of dental technology and basic computer skills. The position offers excellent pay, a bonus system, paid holidays, and opportunities for continuing education.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Hygienist license required.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.
• Knowledge of dental technology and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for dental hygiene treatments.
• Perform dental cleanings and oral screenings.
• Educate patients on hygiene practices and care instructions.
• Document services and maintain patient records.
• Ensure operation and maintenance of dental equipment.
• Manage dental supplies inventory.

Skills

Knowledge of basic computer skills

Dental Technology

Infection Control

Health Promotion and Maintenance

Education

Registered Dental Hygienist License

Job description

About the job Dental Hygienist - Harrisonburg, VA

• Location: Harrisonburg, PA
• Status: Part-Time

Appointment Lengths: Because the practice wants to ensure the best clinical care for each patient, they provide a generous amount of time per procedure and do not support assisted hygiene:

• Adult recall: 60
• Child recall: 30
• Scaling and Root Planning: 60-90

Technology:

• Panorex
• New Instruments
• Excellent pay with bonus system
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Continuing Education

Responsibilities:

• Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient
• 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
• Arrests dental decay by applying 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
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions, providing reminders of time of next dental hygiene visit
• Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories; charting in patient records
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

Requirements:

• License/Certification: Registered Dental Hygienist Required
• Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (e‑mail and contact management preferred)
• Use of Dental Technology, Dental Health Maintenance, Infection Control, Health Promotion and Maintenance