Dental Hygienist with $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Lightwave Dental; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated dental hygienist to join their team in Colonial Heights. This role focuses on providing exceptional patient care through licensed hygiene procedures and education on oral health. You will play a crucial part in managing nonsurgical periodontal programs and building lasting relationships with patients. The practice offers a supportive work environment with a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental benefits, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with matching. Join a team that values quality care and a positive workplace culture, where your contributions will make a real difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits

401(k) with 4% Matching

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Offered at No Charge

Positive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Licensed hygiene procedures and patient education are essential.
• Maintain annual training in OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical hygiene functions and manage periodontal programs.
• Establish patient care relationships and document health history.

Skills

Patient Education

Clinical Hygiene Procedures

Dental Software Experience

Communication Skills

Education

Dental Hygiene Certification

Tools

Dental Software

Job description

About the Practice

At River Run Dental Spa in Colonial Heights, VA, our team of dentists and hygienists do everything from dental cleanings to crowns to dentures to tooth extractions. Together we diagnose, treat, and manage our patients’ overall oral healthcare needs. We focus on preventing oral disease whenever possible and pride ourselves on quality routine dental care.

Job Description

*$5,000 Sign On Bonus*

Responsibilities

The dental hygienist is responsible for performing licensed hygiene procedures, educating patients, and management of the nonsurgical periodontal program as directed by the dentist.

Full time or Part Time

• Establish and maintain continued patient care relationships.
• Verify/document patient health history and educate patients about oral hygiene/health/disease as well as procedures and services offered.
• Perform clinical hygiene functions including, but not limited to: exposing/evaluating diagnostic x-rays, taking and recording blood pressure, adult/child prophylaxis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and co-assessing possible restorative treatments with the doctor.
• Determine needs and perform sealant placement, Arestin, and fluoride treatments as needed.

Qualifications

• Dental hygiene certification from accredited dental hygiene school.
• Current hygiene license where employed.
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law.
• Experience with dental software.

Benefits Offered

As a key part of our patient care team, our dental hygienists are offered a substantial benefits package that includes health and dental benefits, long- and short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with 4% matching, holiday pay and paid time off, CEs offered at no charge, positive work environment, and hygiene culture coaching.

Salary Range

$50-$70

Requisition Number

2025-15065