Registered Dental Hygienist

Commonwealth Dentistry•Roanoke, VA

19d

About The Position

We are looking for a hygienist who takes pride in clinical excellence, connects with patients, and is someone the team can count on every day. The role offers a full schedule, a supportive doctor team, and the tools and time to deliver great care. The hygienist provides preventive and periodontal care, evaluates periodontal health, takes and reviews imaging, educates patients, co-diagnoses with the dentist, and presents treatment plans. The position also involves discussing fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options, documenting care accurately, scheduling recare visits, maintaining the operatory, and following OSHA and infection-control standards. Reliability, patient engagement, professionalism, teamwork, clinical ownership, and clear patient communication are important to this role. The position requires meeting the listed physical and safety requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. New team members complete a 90-day introductory period. The hiring process includes a conversation with the Talent Team and an office visit; prior employers are contacted for references, and licensure and background checks are conducted. Offers are contingent on satisfactory checks.

Requirements

Active state dental hygiene license in good standing.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Reliability and regular, predictable, on-time attendance.
Patient engagement, a positive and professional attitude, and receptiveness to feedback.
Team-oriented communication with doctors, assistants, and front-desk staff.
Clinical ownership in diagnosing and treating periodontal disease according to the standard of care.
Ability to build patient trust, explain care clearly, and confidently recommend treatment.
Ability to discuss costs and financing clearly and without pressure.
Professional hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.
Ability to sit for extended periods in a clinical operator position; bend, lean, and reach repeatedly; use both hands with fine motor control and sustained grip; and perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements.
Ability to see clearly at close range, including small detail, depth, and color, and to hear and speak clearly while masked.
Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds.
Ability to wear required protective equipment for the full shift and work safely around blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials.
Ability to maintain professional appearance and personal hygiene appropriate for close patient contact, including avoiding strong odors and fragrances.

Nice To Haves

Local anesthesia certification is preferred where applicable.
Experience presenting treatment plans and discussing patient financing.
Experience with Denticon practice management software.
New graduates welcome, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Provide prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing.
Complete full periodontal charting and assess periodontal health at appropriate visits.
Take and review radiographs and intraoral images.
Educate patients about oral health and explain recommended care.
Co-diagnose with the dentist and develop periodontal and restorative treatment plans.
Present treatment plans chairside in clear, plain language.
Discuss fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options with patients.
Administer local anesthesia where certified and permitted by state.
Apply fluoride, sealants, and adjunctive therapies.
Ensure each patient leaves with their next recare visit scheduled.
Document accurately and completely in patient records.
Maintain the operatory and follow OSHA and infection-control standards.
Communicate openly with doctors, assistants, and front-desk staff and support the office team.
Maintain reliable, predictable, and punctual attendance and professional presentation.
Meet physical and safety requirements, including wearing required protective equipment and following protocols for occupational exposures.