Dental Hygienist
$93,600–$114,400 year
On-siteVirginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Provide exceptional lifetime patient care as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate. Deliver preventative care and overall maintenance of patients' dental health while performing essential duties including dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening, and medical history documentation. Utilize digital scanning skills and electronic medical record systems to support full clinical autonomy. Participate in a robust hygiene mentor program and attend virtual training sessions to enhance clinical skills. Maintain a collaborative team environment and complete required pre-employment TB testing.
Required Qualifications
- Current dental hygienist license in Virginia
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene
- Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
- CPR Certification
- Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/ Doctor/ Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation
- Prolonged periods sitting and standing
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
- Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year
- Tuberculosis (TB) test
Desired Qualifications
- Has Dentrix experience or is open to learning
- Has iTero experience or is excited to expand digital scanning skills
- Is a new graduate with a local anesthesia license or obtaining one
- Appreciates a collaborative, connected team environment
- Values a fun, hardworking, and welcoming atmosphere
- Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems
- Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients' dental health
- Clinical needs as required by office
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