Dental Hygienist

Overview

Dental Associates of Northern Virginia- Tyson’s Corner is growing!! We’re looking for a Dental Hygienist to work at our office located in Vienna, Virginia 22182. This is a FULL TIME position, working Mon – Fri, NO WEEKENDS. We offer a competitive salary, paid holidays, the latest in dental technology, many opportunities to earn CE Credits, a family like environment, free garage parking and w e’re conveniently located next to Tyson’s Mall with awesome shopping and restaurants ! We’re proud to say all of our staff are long-term employees and we feel that speaks volumes! If you’re a hygienist who is patient oriented, with great interpersonal skills and a positive and professional demeanor, we’d love for you to join our amazing team! Previous experience is always a plus, but we also encourage recent hygiene grads to apply. Must have an active Hygiene license for the state of Virginia or must be applying for license soon.

We have been working diligently to ensure all our patients and staff feel safe and protected while in our office. We have all the proper PPE for the staff and are CDC COVID-19 compliant.

Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities

• 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 assigned

Qualifications

Desired Skills:

• Active Hygiene license for the state of VA, required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• 3 years experience, preferred
• NEW GRADS WELCOME!

Additional benefits for full-time employees:

• Medical
• Dental services
• Life insurance
• Vision
• 401k to name a few

At DCA we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate them and recognize the value this brings to our patients and employees. DCA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity and consideration are afforded to all qualified applicants and employees. We won’t unlawfully discriminate on the basis of gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law.

The DCA team is best characterized by the relationships we have with our patients and each other. We embrace collaboration which is necessary to innovate in today’s changing world of dentistry . Our culture encourages participation, diversity of thought, innovation, and strong execution.
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