Dental Hygiene Specialist

1 week ago


Richmond, Virginia, United States Virginia Family Dentistry Full time
About Us

Virginia Family Dentistry is a multi-specialty dental practice serving the greater Richmond area. Our collaborative team approach provides patients with the most comprehensive dental care possible.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team at our Ironbridge location. As a key member of our dental care team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional patient care, educating patients on oral health, and working collaboratively with our dentists to deliver high-quality treatment plans.

Responsibilities
  • 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
Requirements
  • 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
Benefits
  • 401(k) profit-sharing: 4-4.5% annual practice contribution- NO MATCH REQUIRED
  • Health insurance: almost 90% of employee-only premium paid by the practice
  • Paid time off: Generous paid time off with up to 6 weeks after 15 years of service
  • Comprehensive dental benefit for employee and immediate family, including, virtually all dental services such as orthodontics, implants, root canal treatments, cosmetic, etc.
  • Vision insurance: 100% employer-paid when enrolled in the health
  • Long term disability: 100% employer-paid
  • Life insurance: 100% employer-paid
  • Short term disability: offered to all full-time employees
  • Flexible spending and dependent care account
  • Health savings accounts
  • Wellness benefits
  • Paid holidays
  • Scrubs provided
  • Continuing education: opportunities for free in-house CE and allowance for CE reimbursement
  • Paid yearly hygiene license renewal
  • Ability to transfer between multiple locations
  • Practice-wide team building events and fun
Work Environment

Our offices collectively do hundreds of sponsorships, participate in local health fairs, visit schools, and aid in donation drives throughout the year. We encourage staff to participate in community enrichment projects.

How to Apply

Please visit our website to learn more about Virginia Family Dentistry and to apply for this exciting opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you



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