Dental Hygienist Family Dentistry

Dental Hygienist Family Dentistry Carilion Clinic paid time off, 403(b) United States, Virginia, Roanoke 1212 3rd St (Show on map) May 19, 2026

Job Title:

Dental Hygienist Family Dentistry Description Employment Status:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Facility:

1111 S Jefferson St - Roanoke CP01 Carilion Medical Center.

Requisition Number:

R158008 Dental Hygienist Family Dentistry (Open)

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

The Dental Hygienist provides a variety of health care functions in accordance with the principles and practices of Dental Hygiene.

Dental Hygienist:

Evaluates patient's oral health and hygiene status, performs necessary x-rays, panelipse, periodontal evaluation, and prophylaxis procedures. Maintains responsibility for the care and safety of patients during treatment. Provides necessary oral hygiene instruction with patient or caretaker and maintains follow-up. Follows guidelines in policy and procedure manual for safe sterilization and cleaning of dental operatories. Assist other dental team members as needed with delivery of patient care. Under direct supervision of the dentist or general supervision, provides direction to patients, patient caretakers, and students. Communicates with physicians, patients, patient's families, and dental team regarding treatment and progress. I n the hospital dental practice environment there is a high exposure to infectious disease patients, demanding or combative patients. Physical requirements for essential job functions includes: occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and talking (person-to-person, telephone, intercom); frequent reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, grasping, repetitive movement (periodontal exam, probing, scaling, polishing), hearing (person-to-person, telephone, intercom), seeing (near and far), depth perception, color vision, and field of vision. Environmental factors in performing essential job functions includes: noise (handpiece noise along with fiber optic light fan and vacuum), mechanical and electrical hazards, burns (gas & alcohol flame for lab), radiant energy (x-ray units), chemicals, exposure to blood and body fluids, fumes and odors, dust (dental stone), mist (handpiece aerosols, air, H2O syringe, saliva), gases (nitrous oxide), face mask fibers, working alone (lab duties), and working closely with others (performing dental procedures).

What We Require:

Education:

Graduate of an ADA accredited school of dental hygiene.

Experience:

None Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Must be licensed to practice dental hygiene in the state of Virginia.

AHA BLS-HCP

is required.

Other Minimum Qualifications:

Attend appropriate continuing education courses in dentistry, management of special patients, etc. Good communication and interpersonal skills. This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Recruiter:

REBECCA MINOR

Recruiter Email:

rminor@carilionclinic.org For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537. Carilion Clinic is an

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information on

E-Verify:

https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies Benefits, Pay and Well-beingat Carilion Clinic Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life - at work and when you're away. When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.

Below are benefits available to you when you join

Carilion:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B) Paid Time Off (accrued from day one) Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse Discounts on childcare Continued education and training Please see job description

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