Seeking Dental Hygienist in Richmond, VA; Community Health. Help Make RVA More Smiley

Seeking Dental Hygienist in Richmond, VA; Community Health. Help Make RVA More Smiley Virginia Primary Care Assn Inc Richmond, VA Job Details Full-time $85,000 - $125,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Employee relationship building Bachelor's degree Registered Dental Hygienist Full Job Description Virginia Community Healthcare Association is looking for a Talented Physicians to support Richmond, VA communities. Here's a chance to do good work and support amazing people across the Capital. You'll serve patients of all backgrounds while working alongside a team committed to improving health outcomes across Central VA. Reports to the Dental Director M-F 8-5 (some Mon-Tues hours extend to 7pm) Pay range: $85,000-$125,000

Robust Benefits Package Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care & Triage:

Perform patient triage for walk-ins, initiate appropriate care, and accurately document dental histories, lab procedures, and clinical observations.

Clinical Operations:

Prepare patient care areas, assist with the seamless admission and discharge process, and handle vital office duties like reception and routing calls.

Emergency Readiness:

Remain calm and ready to assist with or institute emergency measures if a patient experiences a sudden adverse development during treatment.

Compliance & Support:

Practice in strict compliance with organization policies while taking on miscellaneous clinical and operational duties to support the dental team.

What You Bring:

People-First Mindset:

Exceptional interpersonal skills with a natural ability to inspire, support, and build trusted relationships with patients and staff alike.

Stress Tolerance:

A proven ability to remain calm, tactful, and analytical during stressful situations, confrontations, or medical emergencies.

Organizational Skills:

Strong decision-making, computer, and communication skills, with the ability to plan ahead and prioritize a busy clinic schedule.

Education & License:

Bachelor's degree in a directly related clinical field (no prior experience required) and a current Virginia Dental Hygienist license.

Health Screenings:

Readiness to complete a pre-employment physical/medical history check and undergo annual TB and rubella screenings as required. This role is part of a broader effort to strengthen access to high-quality primary care across Virginia.

Our approach is simple:

support providers, build strong care teams, and ensure communities have access to the care they deserve. If this ignites your heart-mission then reach out to our Talent Partner, Tyler, for a 10 minute intro call. 804.750.0456 or About Virginia Primary Care Assn Inc Virginia Community Healthcare Association (VCHA), established in 1980, is a non-profit membership organization that serves as the primary care association for Virginia's thirty-one community health centers and look-alike health centers. Membership in VCHA is open to all Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Center look-alikes operating delivery sites in Virginia. VCHA supports its health centers in their mission to provide access to health care regardless of geographic location or ability to pay. VCHA works with health centers, community leaders, and partners to enhance access to affordable, high-quality health care and to find solutions for expanding access to care in areas that need it most.