Registered Dental Hygienist

Commonwealth Dentistry•Chester, 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 includes a full schedule, a supportive doctor team, and the tools and time to deliver great care. The hygienist provides preventive and periodontal care, assesses patients’ periodontal health, takes and reviews imaging, educates patients, and collaborates with the dentist on diagnoses and treatment plans. They present care recommendations and discuss fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options with patients. The role also involves accurate documentation, maintaining the operatory, and following OSHA and infection-control standards. Reliability, patient focus, a positive and professional attitude, teamwork, clinical ownership, patient rapport, confidence discussing treatment costs, and professional presentation are important to success in this role. The position has physical requirements related to clinical patient care, including sustained close-range work, repetitive hand and arm movements, and exposure to dental materials and bodily fluids while following safety protocols. The hiring process includes a conversation with the Talent Team and an office visit, reference checks, license verification, and background checks. New team members complete a 90-day introductory period.

Requirements

Active state dental hygiene license in good standing.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Reliability, including regular, predictable, on-time attendance.
Engagement and focus on the patient during care.
Positive, professional attitude and receptiveness to feedback.
Team-first communication and collaboration.
Ability to diagnose and treat periodontal disease according to the standard of care.
Ability to build patient trust, explain care clearly, and recommend treatment.
Comfort discussing costs and financing clearly and confidently, without pressure.
Professional hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.
Ability to sit for extended periods in a clinical operator position.
Ability to bend, lean, and reach over patients repeatedly throughout the day.
Ability to use both hands with fine motor control and sustained grip for scaling and instrumentation.
Ability to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements for the length of each appointment.
Ability to see clearly at close range, including small detail, depth, and color.
Ability to hear and speak clearly to communicate with patients and the care team while masked.
Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds.
Ability to wear required protective equipment for the full shift.
Ability to work with exposure to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials while following safety protocols.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing.
Complete full periodontal charting and assess periodontal health at every appropriate visit.
Take and review radiographs and intraoral images.
Educate patients about their oral health and explain the reasons for recommended care.
Co-diagnose with the dentist and develop treatment plans for periodontal and restorative care.
Present treatment plans chairside and explain recommended care in 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 the patient record.
Maintain the operatory and follow OSHA and infection-control standards.
Communicate openly with doctors, assistants, and front-desk staff and help the office succeed.
Maintain professional hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.