Temp Hygienist - Multiple Locations
About The Position
Virginia Family Dentistry is looking for temporary hygienists for the greater Richmond, Virginia area. Typical work hours are 8 am - 5 pm. Virginia Family Dentistry is a multi-specialty dental practice serving the greater Richmond area. For over 50 years, we continue to proudly provide safe, quality dental care to our community. We are a private dentist-owned practice with 450+ employees, 17 locations, and 70 general dentists and dental specialists. 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! 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. 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. Virginia Family Dentistry does not ask Hygienists to sell specific products to patients. This is a temp, hourly position. Virginia Family Dentistry is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Must be a licensed dental hygienist
- BLS certified (American Heart Association, Basic Life Support for healthcare providers)
- High degree of skill with hand instrumentation and ultrasonic inserts
- Proficient in Scaling and Root planing
- Certified to administer nitrous oxide and local anesthesia.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in digital radiographs and electronic patient records preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
