Virginia Family Dentistry·Powhatan County, Virginia
The Dental Hygienist will perform various clinical tasks including oral cancer screenings, taking x-rays, and educating patients on oral health. They will also be responsible for recording clinical notes and complying with health regulations.
*Signing Bonus Offered*
Virginia Family Dentistry is looking for a Part-time (1-2 days) Hygienist to join our Powhatan 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.
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.
See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
Understand the speech of another person.
Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
Able to assist in lifting patients into the operatory chair from a wheelchair.
The skills used place demand on the whole body, but particularly the back, neck, upper body muscles, arms and hands, and vision.
For 50 years, Virginia Family Dentistry has proudly served the greater Richmond area community.
Although we have grown over the years, our individual offices have their own personality, pace, and style.
Virginia Family Dentistry is dentist-owned.
This means that decisions come directly from the doctors you work with.
This structure puts the employees’ voices and patients’ needs first.
With multiple locations and specialties, there are many opportunities for growth and career advancement.
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.
This is a non-exempt, hourly position.
Virginia Family Dentistry is an equal opportunity employer.
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Candidates must be Registered Dental Hygienists in Virginia or recent graduates awaiting licensure. They should possess BLS certification and have skills in hand instrumentation, digital radiographs, and scaling.
Market context
In Virginia, dental support roles are often competitive because employers look for candidates who combine chairside technical skill with dependable, patient-centered service. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you time when comparing opportunities. Before applying, confirm the listed clinical duties, required credentials, and whether the pay and benefits match your priorities.
