Registered Dental Hygienist

Registered Dental Hygienist CW- Chesterfield - Chesterfield, VA 23832 Apply Overview Level Experienced Apply Description A Dental Hygienist for Commonwealth Dentistry works together with our dentists to meet the oral health needs of our patients. A Dental Hygienist is responsible for promoting dental health by completing dental prophylaxis, providing oral cancer screenings, periodontal maintenance, charting dental solutions, willingness to assist with a variety of responsibilities in the dental office, and performing in compliance with Commonwealth Dentistry's highest standard of care.

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 homecare Cleans and sterilizes instruments Completes Treatment Plan as prescribed by the dentist Reviews and explains treatment plan and associates fees with patient Ability to articulate and express patients concerns to dentist Primary treatment coordinator Ancillary duties as needed Qualifications Essential Requirements Completed dental hygiene certificate program or Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene and has current Hygienist license for state of Virginia 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 Share job details to Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | © 2026 Paycom | All Rights Reserved.