Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist at Dental Care of Lightfoot summary: A Dental Hygienist in Williamsburg, VA provides patient-centered oral care by educating and treating patients while fostering trust and collaboration within a dental team. This role requires a licensed professional skilled in dental hygiene procedures, patient screening, and using digital diagnostic tools, supported by ongoing mentorship and continuing education. The position offers competitive pay, full benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive dental practice environment. Dental Hygienist- Williamsburg, VA Join a Practice That Puts People First! Dental Care of Lightfoot 6399 Richmond Road Williamsburg, VA 23188 Location: Williamsburg, VA Full-Time (Monday-Thursday) | Competitive Pay | Full Benefits Are you a passionate dental hygienist looking for more than just a job? Do you want to be part of a team that values your time, your voice, and your growth? If so, we’d love to meet you! Why You’ll Love Working With Us: Patient-Centered Care We believe in quality over quantity. Our practice is designed to give you the time you need to build trust with patients, educate them on oral health, and deliver exceptional care—without feeling rushed. Full Benefits Package We take care of our team with a comprehensive benefits package, including: Health Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) Retirement Plan Life Insurance Paid Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities And more! Mentorship & Onboarding Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, you’ll be supported by experienced hygiene mentors and a structured onboarding program tailored to your success. Team Collaboration We believe in synergy. Join regularly scheduled meetings with our doctors and hygiene team to align on patient care, share insights, and foster a collaborative environment. What We’re Looking For: A licensed Dental Hygienist with a passion for patient care Strong communication and interpersonal skills A team player who thrives in a supportive, collaborative environment Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development What You’ll Gain Competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings plans, six paid holidays and PTO (paid time off) Continuing education to provide you opportunity to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients. Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips. Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care. Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20 years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential About [OFFICE NAME] [OFFICE NAME] , like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. With the support of a practice manager, a highly trained team on site, coupled with a vast network of experts across the nation, you’ll be completely connected to all the resources and support of Heartland Dental. Join a [Insert total number of team members] person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community We’re located [Insert information about the “ideal” location of this office, in the town, near transport, etc.] [Insert another item to personalize the job posting to the office – keep it short] Minimum Qualifications Current dental hygienist license in [INSERT STATE OF OFFICE] and an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene (where required) Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation CPR Certification Preferred Experience [INSERT NUMBER OF YEARS] years of clinical experience Experience using Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients’ dental health Clinical needs as required by office Physical Requirements Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/ Doctor/ Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position Prolonged periods sitting and standing Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN. Who is Heartland Dental? Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve. At Heartland Dental, we’re committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment. Keywords: dental hygienist, patient care, oral health education, dental hygiene procedures, clinical dental skills, digital x-rays, dental patient screening, mentorship, continuing education, collaborative dental team