Dental Hygienist

Salary : $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually

Location : Park Place Family Medical Center - Norfolk

Job Type : Regular Full-Time

Job Number : 2024-1

Department : Dental

Opening Date : 02 / 26 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Position Overview

The Hampton Roads Community Health Center is looking for dental hygienists to join their Dental Team. Under general supervision, this exempt position is responsible for providing dental hygiene services to pediatric and adult patients according to the Virginia Board of Dentistry. Reports to the Chief Dental Officer.

Key responsibilities include :

Cleans teeth, examines patients for oral diseases and provides other preventative dental care; educates patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health.

Assists the Chief Dental Officer in the assessment of Healthy Smiles Dental Center programs; assists with the preparation of monthly reports (Ryan White program, annual United Dental Surgery (UDS) dental report); and seeking future program revenue possibilities.

Conducts weekly inspections to include but not limited to the sterilization process regarding cleaning, packaging, and transporting materials and the review of Quality Control indicator logs. Review data with staff during monthly meetings.

Ensures all dental staff completes training prior to working independently; monitors performance testing and maintenance of all sterilizers; provides data and verifies all information entered in the electronic health records systems.

Serves as educational advocate for residents of the community; participates in continuing education courses; and monitors progress in obtaining, utilizing, and evaluating grant funding.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications :

Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program and two (2) or more years of relevant dental hygiene experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Dental Hygienist License. Must be Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified.

Successful candidates will possess :

Required Knowledge

• Dental Hygiene - Knowledge of the habits and practices conducive to maintaining and improving the health of teeth and gums.
• HIPAA - Knowledge of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to ensure the privacy and safeguard patient information.
• Customer Service - Considerable knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes meeting quality standards for service.
• Technology - Knowledge of general office equipment and personal computers to include word processing, spreadsheet, and related software. Comprehensive knowledge of office systems, practices, procedures and administration.

Required Skills

Required Abilities

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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

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I understand that I am required to fill out the employment application in its entirety to include indicating any periods of unemployment. Additionally, I understand that that I may submit a resume and entering "refer to resume" for any portion of the application will disqualify me for further consideration.

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How many years of experience do you have working as a dental hygienist?

04

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

05

Are you BLS certified by the American Heart Association? If yes, please upload a copy of your certification.

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Are you licensed to work as a dental hygienist in the Commonwealth of Virginia? If yes, please upload a copy of your license.

Required Question