Registered Dental Hygienist

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Full time
Location: Edinburgh
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Job offered by: Commonwealth Dentistry
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Commonwealth Dentistry

is looking for a Full-Time Registered Dental Hygienist for our Midlothian office. You can navigate your future by partaking in the ultimate employee experience and building long-lasting relationships with your patients and co-workers by helping them SMILE. S- Sincerity

(passion & excellence in everything we do) M- Mastery

of skills with on-the-job training I- Integrity

(doing the right thing all the time) L- Laughter & Love

(bring joy and laughter to work - happiness is always a choice) E- Excellent compensation

(competitive salary, medical, vision, dental, 401k, bonus plan & 100% paid for benefits such as telemedicine, short-term disability, and life insurance). #ChangingLivesOneSmileAtATime A Dental Hygienist for Commonwealth Dentistry works together with our dentists to meet the oral health needs of our patients. DENTAL HYGIENIST KEY COMPETENCIES Assess dental condition and needs of patient using patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting. Delivers direct patient care using established dental hygienist procedures. Takes patient vital signs. Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning and polishing. Takes radiographs required for diagnosis of treatment needs by the dentist. Applies sealants and fluorides. Electronic record keeping. Documents patient dental history and chief complaint. Records and reports pertinent observations. Teaches patients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease through proper diet and oral home care. Cleans and sterilizes instruments. Completes Treatment Plan as prescribed by the dentist. Reviews and explains treatment plan and associated fees with patient. Ability to articulate and express patients' concerns to dentist. Primary treatment coordinator. Ancillary duties as needed. Dental Hygienist Essential Requirements Individual must be reliable. This is a full-time position. Completed dental hygiene certificate program or Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene and has current Hygienist license for the state of Virginia. NEW GRADS WELCOME! Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment. Ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practices. Ability to demonstrate a teamwork approach to job responsibilities. Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability, and promptness. Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail. Must have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments with a positive approach. Ability to follow instructions and take responsibility for own actions. Ability to exercise confidentiality with patients and patient care. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, and written correspondence. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Employee Benefits: 401(k) Flexible Schedule Bonus Structure Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

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