Dental Hygienist Job Opening
Dental Hygienist
Dental Care Alliance
• Falls Church, Virginia
$24.00 - $34.00
an hour
Category: Dental Hygienist
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
We are looking for a Dental Hygienist for our affiliated practice, Dental Associates of Northern Virginia - Skyline, located in Falls Church, Virginia 22041. This is a full-time position working approximately 34 hours per week Monday (9:00 - 5:00), Tuesday (7:00 - 5:00), Thursday (8:00 - 5:00), Friday (7:00 - 2:00). Our ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of hands on hygiene experience; local anesthesia license, active hygiene license,and active CPR certification are required. We offer a competitive salary, plus benefits!
Responsibilities
Essential responsibilities include:
- Through the delivery of periodontal therapies and other hygiene-related services, Dental Hygienists are committed to improving the oral health of patients. Candidates must be enthusiastic about their dental work, and willing to provide the highest level of care at all times
- Under limited supervision, the Dental Hygienist provides oral hygiene dental treatment and oral hygiene care and education in accordance with guidelines approved, issued, and regulated by the state in which they work.
- Patient screening, medical history and dental charting.
- Application of fluoride and protective sealants. Removal of calculus, stain and plaque from above and below the gum line.
- Provides nutritional counseling, and self-care programs to prevent disease.
- Other duties as required
Qualifications
Desired Skills:
- X-ray license / certification, required
- Active CPR certification, required
- Local Anesthesia license, required
- Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene school. Current state license.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Dental Associates of Northern Virginia is a highly successful affiliated practice of Dental Care Alliance (DCA).
As one of the country’s largest and oldest dental support organizations, DCA supports more than 265 affiliated practices in 13 states, encompassing all facets of general dentistry and all recognized dental specialties. As a result, DCA offers dental professionals groundbreaking career and affiliation opportunities.
Established in 1991 by Dr. Steven R. Matzkin, Dental Care Alliance’s success is the result of our unwavering commitment to improving the wellbeing of patients, dentists, and dental professionals through innovative and proven practice-support solutions. Through years of combined industry expertise, economies of scale and centralized administration, DCA provides affiliated practices with substantial savings in supplies, increased services and effective marketing.
DCA Mission
We improve the practice of dentistry by partnering and supporting our dental professionals, so they can create a lifetime of healthy smiles for their patients.
DCA Vision
To be the trusted partner of choice for the industry’s best dental professionals.
DCA Values - USMILE
Unleash Career Potential—of our employees and partners
Service Excellence—to our professionals, patients and families
Meaningful Contribution—all can make a difference
Integrity First—in all we do
Leadership—in our field and we assume accountability
Excellence in Action—we are committed to get the job done
Service Excellence—to our professionals, patients and families
Meaningful Contribution—all can make a difference
Integrity First—in all we do
Leadership—in our field and we assume accountability
Excellence in Action—we are committed to get the job done
Our mission, vision and values are a vital part of our everyday interactions with all employees, and most importantly, with patients and families.
You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Dental Care Alliance. Stronger Together.