Dental Hygienist (RDH)-Brandermill

Virginia Family Dentistry; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in dental care is seeking a dedicated Hygienist to join their team. This role involves providing high-quality dental hygiene services, including patient education, performing oral screenings, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate will excel in communication and interpersonal skills, contributing to a positive patient experience. With a strong emphasis on community involvement and professional development, this position offers a supportive environment for growth and collaboration. If you are passionate about dental health and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Care for Employee and Family

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Allowance

Paid Yearly Hygiene License Renewal

Referral Bonus Program

Scrubs Provided

Team Building Events

Qualifications

• CPR certified with a high degree of skill in hand instrumentation.
• Experience with digital radiographs and electronic patient records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform oral cancer screenings, take x-rays, and administer fluoride treatments.
• Educate patients on oral health and communicate treatment plans.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Hand Instrumentation

Digital Radiographs

Scaling and Root Planing

Nitrous Oxide Administration

Education

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Hygiene School Graduate

Tools

Dentrix Enterprise

Job description

Virginia Family Dentistry is looking for a Full-time (4 or 5 days) or Part-time (1-3 days) Hygienist to join our Brandermill location in the greater Richmond, Virginia area! *Signing bonus available*

Typical work hours are 8 am - 5 pm.

We are accepting applications from Registered Dental Hygienists (RDH) in the state of Virginia AND recent hygiene school graduates awaiting licensure.

About Us

Virginia 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!

Community

Virginia 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.

Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy an excellent benefits package including:

1. Health Insurance
2. Dental care for employee and immediate family, including virtually all dental services such as orthodontics, implants, root canal treatments, cosmetic, etc.
3. Vision insurance
4. Short Term Disability
5. Long Term Disability
6. Life Insurance
7. Flexible Spending Accounts
8. 401(k) Plan with Company Match
9. Paid Time Off
10. Paid Holidays
11. Scrubs Provided
12. Continuing Education: free in-house and allowance for reimbursement
13. Paid Yearly Hygiene License Renewal
14. Referral Bonus Program
15. Ability to Transfer Between Locations
16. Practice-wide Team Building Events and Fun

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 inserts
• Experience in digital radiographs and Dentrix Enterprise electronic patient records preferred
• Scaling and Root planing
• Certified to administer nitrous oxide and local anesthesia. If needed, Virginia Family Dentistry will compensate for certification and continued learning

Essential Functions

• Review daily schedule, prepare operatory, seat patient, review and update medical history
• Perform oral cancer screening, take x-rays, and administer fluoride treatment
• Perform 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 necessary
• Educate patient on oral health
• Communicate the dentist’s treatment plan with patient and front desk
• Schedule future hygiene appointments with the patient
• Record all clinical notes and treatment in Dentrix
• Comply with OSHA, HIPAA, State Board, and sterilization requirements

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 doctor’s treatment plans, and by diligently following Virginia Family Dentistry’s Standard of Care. Virginia Family Dentistry does not ask Hygienists to sell specific products to patients.

Virginia Family Dentistry is an equal opportunity employer.