Registered Dental Hygienist - Virginia Dental Group - Fairfax, VA

Competitive compensation $45-55/hour, *paid vacation*Medical Insurance option*protocols to keep you COVID safe including UV lights and Ozone treatment*and more! We believe the mouth is an integral part of full body wellness and we know the dental hygienist plays a crucial and proactive roll in this. Our ideal candidate has a passion for dentistry, desire to grow, and learn, willingness to create customized treatment plans to improve the oral and overall wellness of our patients. By developing periodontal treatment protocols hygienist should know/will be trained on Oral photography, Itero scans, Biofilm culture, verbal skills and much more. Requirements desired but not required, willingness to grow and expand skills, Bilingual Spanish, 1 year of experience, Eaglesoft, CPR certified.
Basic Requirements include :

Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
Sterilize dental instruments properly
Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride)
Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
Take X-rays or dental impressions
Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
Monitor supplies

Skills

Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (e.g. HIPAA)
Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
Outstanding communication skills
A patient and friendly personality
Attention to detail
Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
Diploma in Dental Hygiene; Master’s is a plus
Valid licence to practice

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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