Hygienist Job in Charlottesville, VA

Blue Jay Dental Seeks Registered Dental Hygienist

Charlottesville, VA

Job Responsibilities

• Assess dental condition and needs of patient using patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting

• Deliver direct patient care using established dental hygienist procedures

• Take patient vital signs

• Perform routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning and polishing

• Take radiographs required for diagnosis of treatment needs by the dentist

• Apply sealants and fluorides

• Electronic record keeping

• Document patient dental history and chief complaint

• Record and report pertinent observations

• Teach patients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease through proper diet and oral homecare

• Clean and sterilize instruments

• Complete Treatment Plan as prescribed by the dentist

• Review and explain treatment plan and associates fees with patient

• Articulate and express patient concerns to dentist

• Primary treatment coordinator

• Ancillary duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

· Individual must be reliable

· Completed dental hygiene certificate program or associates degree in dental hygiene and has current hygienist license for state of North Carolina

· Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment

· Ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practices

· Ability to demonstrate 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 takes 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

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Flexible schedule

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Hygienist License (Required)

Work Location: One location

If you are interested in this great opportunity, please email your resume to jer@bluejaydental.com; or, for a faster response, please call/text Jeremy at 218.461.1730.