Registered Dental Hygienist

Commonwealth Dentistry; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Dentistry is seeking a Full Time Registered Dental Hygienist in Chesapeake, VA. This role involves assessing dental conditions, delivering patient care, and educating patients on oral health. The ideal candidate will have a dental hygiene certificate or associate's degree and a current Virginia license. New graduates are welcome to apply. A supportive work environment with excellent benefits is offered.

Benefits

401(k)

Flexible Schedule

Bonus Structure

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Completed dental hygiene certificate program or Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene.
• Must perform repetitive work with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assess dental condition and needs of patient using patient screening procedures.
• Delivers direct patient care using established dental hygienist procedures.
• Teaches patients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

Skills

Reliable individual

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent thinking

Good judgment

Education

Dental hygiene certificate program

Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene

Job description

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Commonwealth Dentistry is looking for a Full Time Registered Dental Hygienist for our Chesapeake office.

You can navigate your future by partaking in the ultimate employee experience & building long-lasting relationships with your patients and co-workers, by helping them SMILE.

S- Sincerity (passion & excellence in everything we do)
M- Mastery of skills with on-the-job training
I- Integrity (doing the right thing all the time)
L- Laughter & Love (bring Joy and laughter to work- happiness is always a choice)
E- Excellent compensation, employee perks & benefits (competitive salary, medical, vision, dental, 401k, bonus plan & 100% paid for benefits such as telemedicine, short-term disability and life insurance).

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A Dental Hygienist for Commonwealth Dentistry works together with our dentists to meet the oral health needs of our patients.

DENTAL HYGIENIST KEY COMPETENCIES

• Assess dental condition and needs of patient using patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting
• Delivers direct patient care using established dental hygienist procedures
• Takes patient vital signs
• Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning and polishing
• Takes radiographs required for diagnosis of treatment needs by the dentist
• Applies sealants and fluorides
• Electronic record keeping
• Documents patient dental history and chief complaint
• Records and reports pertinent observations
• Teaches patients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease through proper diet and oral home care
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments
• Completes Treatment Plan as prescribed by the dentist
• Reviews and explains treatment plan and associates fees with patient
• Ability to articulate and express patients concerns to dentist
• Primary treatment coordinator
• Ancillary duties as needed

Requirements

• Reliable individual. This is a full-time position.
• Completed dental hygiene certificate program or Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene, with current Hygienist license for Virginia. NEW GRADS WELCOME!
• Ability to demonstrate independent thinking, good judgment, teamwork, initiative, dependability, and promptness.
• Must perform repetitive work with attention to detail and be flexible with work assignments.
• Follow instructions, exercise confidentiality, and interpret documents and instructions effectively.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Flexible Schedule
• Bonus Structure
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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