Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist

Competitive Pay! UVA Medical Center is seeking a Dental Hygienist responsible for providing preventative and therapeutic dental hygiene services to patients in a high tech office using updated imaging and delivery systems and includes our own dedicated sterilization team. UVA Medical Center is seeking a Dental Hygienist responsible for providing preventative and therapeutic dental hygiene services to patients of the Medical Center. The Hygienist will ensure the instruments are cleaned and sterilized per manufacturers' and infection control standards after each patient use.

Duties Include:

• Performs oral prophylaxis for patients by removing calcareous deposits and stains from teeth and by scaling tartar accumulations from teeth and beneath margins of gums.
• Applies fluoride to teeth to aid in the prevention of cavities.
• Applies medicaments to gums and between teeth of patients.
• Educates patients about the etiology pathogenesis and management of periodontal disease.
• Reviews the patient's health history form and requests update when necessary.
• Reviews the patient's medical history and oral condition and notes changes and extent of prophylaxis on the chart to provide the dentist with information for more complete diagnosis and subsequent treatment as needed.
• Determines if medication is needed prior to treatment and asks if patient has pre-medicated. Ask patients about any allergies that they might have.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment and maintains a well stocked operatory.
• Maintains clinic appearance and monitors area for any safety violation.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Associate's Degree required.
• Completion of an approved dental hygiene program required.
• Experience: None.
• Licensure: Licensed to practice as a Dental Hygienist by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Professions Board of Dentistry.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Physical Demands:

Job requires sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling, steps) and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull Position Compensation Range: $42.19 - $67.50 Hourly

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer