Registered Dental Hygienist

Commonwealth Dentistry•Chesterfield, VA

19d

About The Position

We are looking for a hygienist who takes pride in clinical excellence, connects with patients, and can be relied on by the team. The role offers a full schedule, a supportive doctor team, and the tools and time to deliver quality care. The hygienist provides preventive and periodontal services, evaluates periodontal health, takes and reviews radiographs and intraoral images, and educates patients about their oral health. The role also includes co-diagnosing with the dentist, developing and presenting treatment plans, and discussing fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options with patients. Other duties include administering local anesthesia where certified and permitted, applying fluoride, sealants, and adjunctive therapies, scheduling recare visits, maintaining accurate records and operatory conditions, and following OSHA and infection control standards. Reliability, patient engagement, professionalism, teamwork, clinical ownership, and clear communication are essential. The role requires maintaining professional appearance and hygiene standards, including clean scrubs each shift. Physical requirements include sustained clinical positioning, repeated bending and reaching, fine motor control and repetitive hand and arm movements, close-range vision, clear communication while masked, lifting supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds, wearing protective equipment throughout the shift, and working safely around blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials. The hiring process includes a conversation with the Talent Team and an office visit. Prior employers may be contacted for references, and licensure is verified with the state board. Offers are contingent on satisfactory reference, license, 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.
Patient engagement, a positive and professional attitude, and receptiveness to feedback.
Team-oriented communication and collaboration.
Clinical ownership in diagnosing and treating periodontal disease according to the standard of care.
Ability to build patient trust, explain care clearly, recommend treatment, and discuss costs and financing confidently and without pressure.
Professional appearance and personal hygiene appropriate for close patient contact.
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.
Close-range vision including detail, depth, and color; ability 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 with exposure to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials.

Nice To Haves

Local anesthesia certification is required or preferred, depending on the applicable state and role requirements.
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 appropriate visits.
Take and review radiographs and intraoral images.
Educate patients about oral health and explain the reasons for recommended care.
Co-diagnose with the dentist and build treatment plans for periodontal and restorative care.
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 requirements.
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 with doctors, assistants, and front desk staff and contribute to the success of the office.
Maintain professional appearance, personal hygiene, and clean scrubs each shift.