Dental Hygienist -Chester

*Weekly Incentive and Signing Bonus Offered*

Virginia Family Dentistry is looking for a Full-time (4 or 5 days) or Part-time (1-3 days) Hygienist to join our Chester team!

Typical work hours are 8 am - 5 pm.

We have other Richmond area locations available for Full-time, Part-time and Temporary positions. We are accepting applications from Registered Dental Hygienists (RDH) in the state of Virginia AND recent hygiene school graduates awaiting licensure.

• Clinical Requirements for Dental Hygienist (RDH)
• BLS 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 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 electronic patient record
• Comply with OSHA, HIPAA, State Board, and sterilization requirements

Physical Demands

• Hygienists use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Good eye-hand coordination is required.
• Repeat the same movements.
• Bend or twist their body.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Walk for long periods of time.