Registered Dental Hygienist
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
Lynchburg, VA
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
You'll be redirected to the employer's application page.
Job overview
The Registered Dental Hygienist position is onsite in Lynchburg, VA; compensation is not specified. The Free Clinic of Central Virginia provides preventive dental care and education to underserved and uninsured patients as part of its mission. The hygienist delivers preventive oral care, educates patients on hygiene and disease prevention, and collaborates with dentists and clinical staff on individualized care. Accurate records and infection-control practices support safe, equitable access to dental services.
What you'll do
- Perform cleanings, periodontal assessments, radiographs, and sealants
- educate patients on oral hygiene and disease prevention
- collaborate with dentists and clinical staff on care plans
- maintain patient records
- follow infection-control and safety protocols.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- registered dental hygienistlynchburg vafree clinic of central virginiapreventive dental carepatient educationdental cleaningsperiodontal assessmentsradiographssealantsunderserved patients
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Why this role
Requires a current Virginia registered dental hygienist license and CPR/BLS certification. Local anesthesia certification and experience with diverse or underserved populations are preferred.
About the employer
The Free Clinic of Central Virginia is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Outpatient Care Centers. Sector: 62.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 62
- Industry
- All Other Outpatient Care Centers
- Occupation code
- 29-1292.00
You'll be redirected to the employer's application page.
Listing ID: 75c08fea-e893-4272-933b-785e03f4cd04