Dental Hygienist - Part Time

Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading dental practice in Fort Eustis as a part-time Dental Hygienist. You will focus on providing high-quality care to military families and veterans. Responsibilities include cleaning teeth, identifying dental conditions, and educating patients about oral health. Ideal candidates will have a Registered Dental Hygienist License and experience in the field.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Hygienist experience required.
• X-Ray Certified and valid Driver License needed.

Responsibilities

• Clean teeth and identify dental conditions.
• Present Treatment Plans and record treatment information.
• Perform dental x-rays and maintain patient records.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

HIPAA Knowledge

Education

Registered State Dental Hygienist License

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

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We have a state-of-the-art dental practice at Fort Eustis as part of Army and Air Force Exchange Services, specifically servicing Military Families and Military Veterans. Our practice has a family feel, and we focus on building relationships with our patients, ensuring the best quality care.

Job Details

Type: Part-time

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily morning team huddle and weekly Hygiene Huddle.
• Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums.
• Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries, or periodontitis.
• Apply fluorides and other cavity-preventing agents to arrest dental decay.
• Chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
• Present Treatment Plans to patients and provide health education to improve and maintain oral health.
• Perform dental x-rays & dental impressions.
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Maintain strong organizational skills and build rapport with patients.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements

• Current Registered State Dental Hygienist License
• At least 1-2 years of Dental Hygienist experience
• X-Ray Certified
• CPR/BLS certification
• Valid Driver License with Reliable Transportation
• Willingness to obtain a Real ID prior to starting
• Knowledge of Dentrix (training provided)
• Extensive HIPAA knowledge

Additional Information: If offered employment, a background check (including criminal record) and drug screening are required. E-Verify is used in our hiring process.

DOCS Health is committed to equal employment opportunity, adhering to applicable laws and policies to prevent discrimination and harassment based on protected statuses.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care