Dental Hygienist (RDH)-TEMPORARY

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Job description

About us:
For 50 years, Virginia Family Dentistry has been proudly providing safe, quality dental care to the greater Richmond area. We are a private dentist-owned practice with 16 locations. _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!_

If you are a team player who loves providing quality patient care, please consider applying. We are accepting applications from Registered Dental Hygienists (RDH) in the state of Virginia _ AND _ recent hygiene school graduates awaiting licensure. Please indicate your expected license date when applying. Typical work hours 8am-5pm.

We arelooking for Temporary Hygienists to join various locations in the greater Richmond , Virginia area! _ Please note we have locations available for Full-time, Part-time and Temporary positions. _ Compensation contingent on experience.

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

Role and Responsibilities for Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Cleaning teeth: Removing plaque, tartar, and stains from teeth
Examining oral health: Checking for signs of oral disease in the head, neck, and oral areas
Applying sealants and fluorides: Protecting teeth with these treatments
Taking and developing x-rays: Reviewing them for signs of disease
Educating patients: Teaching proper oral hygiene techniques, such as brushing and flossing
Documenting care: Recording patient care and treatment plans
Screening patients: Reviewing dental history and recommending care to improve oral health

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. Although our hygienists manage an efficient and productive schedule, Virginia Family Dentistry does not ask Hygienists to sell specific products to patients.

_ Virginia Family Dentistry is an equal opportunity employer. _

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $50.00 - $52.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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