Dental Hygienist (Rdh)- Chester- Full-Time

About us: For 50 years, Virginia Family Dentistry has been proudly providing safe, quality dental care to the greater Richmond area.

We are a private dentist-owned practice almost 500 employees,16 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 Benefits for Dental Hygienist (RDH) Virginia Family Dentistrys full-time employees enjoy an excellent benefits package including: 401(k) profit-sharing: 4-4.5% annual practice contribution- NO MATCH REQUIRED Health insurance: almost 90% of employee-only premium paid by the practice Paid time off:

Generous paid time off with up to 6 weeks after 15 years of service Comprehensive dental benefit for employee and immediate family, including, virtually all dental services such as orthodontics, implants, root canal treatments, cosmetic, etc. Vision insurance: 100% employer-paid when enrolled in the health Long term disability: 100% employer-paid Life insurance: 100% employer-paid Short term disability: offered to all full-time employees Flexible spending and dependent care account Health savings accounts Wellness benefits Paid holidays Scrubs provided Continuing education: opportunities for free in-house CE and allowance for CE reimbursement Paid yearly hygiene license renewal Ability to transfer between multiple locations Practice-wide team building events and fun Competitive compensation contingent on experience. If you are a team player who loves providing quality patient care, please consider applying.

We are accepting applications from Registered Dental Hygienists (RDH) in the state of Virginia AND recent hygiene school graduates awaiting licensure. Please indicate your expected license date when applying. Typical work hours 8am-5pm.

Clinical Requirements for Dental Hygienist (RDH) CPR certified (American Heart Association, Basic Life Support for healthcare providers) High degree of skill with hand instrumentation and ultrasonic inserts Experience in digital radiographs and Dentrix Enterprise electronic patient records preferred Scaling and Root planing Certified to administer nitrous oxide and local anesthesia. If needed, Virginia Family Dentistry will compensate for certification and continued learning Role and Responsibilities for Dental Hygienist (RDH) Cleaning teeth: Removing plaque, tartar, and stains from teeth Examining oral health:

Checking for signs of oral disease in the head, neck, and oral areas Applying sealants and fluorides: Protecting teeth with these treatments Taking and developing x-rays: Reviewing them for signs of disease Educating patients:

Teaching proper oral hygiene techniques, such as brushing and flossing Documenting care: Recording patient care and treatment plans Screening patients: Reviewing dental history and recommending care to improve oral health 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 doctors treatment plans, and by diligently following Virginia Family Dentistrys Standard of Care.

Although our hygienists manage an efficient and productive schedule, Virginia Family Dentistry does not ask Hygienists to sell specific products to patients. Virginia Family Dentistry is looking for Full-time (4 or 5 days) Hygienists to join our Chester location in the greater Richmond, Virginia area Please note that we have other greater Richmond area locations available for Full-time, Part-time and Temporary positions. Community Virginia Family Dentistry aims to be an active partner in the communities we serve.

Our offices collectively do hundreds of sponsorships, participate in local health fairs, visit schools, and aid in donation drives throughout the year. We encourage staff to participate in community enrichment projects. About Virginia Family Dentistry Virginia Family Dentistry is a multi-specialty dental practice serving the greater Richmond area.

The practice was founded in 1974 by Dr. Baxter Perkinson, now retired. Virginia Family Dentistrys collaborative team approach provides patients with the most comprehensive dental care possible.

We are a team of almost 500 dental professionals who serve generations of families throughout Central Virginia. To learn more about Virginia Family Dentistry and to apply, visit vadentist.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Virginia Family Dentistry is an equal opportunity employer. by Jobble