Registered Dental Hygienist

Commonwealth Dentistry is looking for a Full-Time Registered Dental Hygienist for our Midlothian office. You can navigate your future by partaking in the ultimate employee experience and 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 (competitive salary, medical, vision, dental, 401k, bonus plan & 100% paid for benefits such as telemedicine, short-term disability, and life insurance)

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 associated fees with patient.
• Ability to articulate and express patients' concerns to dentist.
• Primary treatment coordinator.
• Ancillary duties as needed.

Dental Hygienist Essential Requirements

• Individual must be reliable. This is a full-time position.
• Completed dental hygiene certificate program or Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene and has current Hygienist license for the state of Virginia. NEW GRADS WELCOME!
• Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practices.
• Ability to demonstrate a teamwork approach to job responsibilities.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability, and promptness.
• Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments with a positive approach.
• Ability to follow instructions and take responsibility for own actions.
• Ability to exercise confidentiality with patients and patient care.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, and written correspondence.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Employee 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