Dental Hygienist in Richmond, VA; Community Health. Help Make RVA More Smiley

Virginia Community Healthcare Association is looking for a Talented Physicians to support Richmond, VA communities. Here's a chance to do good work and support amazing people across the Capital. You’ll serve patients of all backgrounds while working alongside a team committed to improving health outcomes across Central VA. Reports to the Dental Director M-F 8-5 (some Mon-Tues hours extend to 7pm) Pay range: $85,000-$125,000 Robust Benefits Package Key Responsibilities: Patient Care & Triage: Perform patient triage for walk-ins, initiate appropriate care, and accurately document dental histories, lab procedures, and clinical observations. Clinical Operations: Prepare patient care areas, assist with the seamless admission and discharge process, and handle vital office duties like reception and routing calls. Emergency Readiness: Remain calm and ready to assist with or institute emergency measures if a patient experiences a sudden adverse development during treatment. Compliance & Support: Practice in strict compliance with organization policies while taking on miscellaneous clinical and operational duties to support the dental team. What You Bring: People-First Mindset: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a natural ability to inspire, support, and build trusted relationships with patients and staff alike. Stress Tolerance: A proven ability to remain calm, tactful, and analytical during stressful situations, confrontations, or medical emergencies. Organizational Skills: Strong decision-making, computer, and communication skills, with the ability to plan ahead and prioritize a busy clinic schedule. Education & License: Bachelor’s degree in a directly related clinical field (no prior experience required) and a current Virginia Dental Hygienist license. Health Screenings: Readiness to complete a pre-employment physical/medical history check and undergo annual TB and rubella screenings as required. This role is part of a broader effort to strengthen access to high-quality primary care across Virginia. Our approach is simple: support providers, build strong care teams, and ensure communities have access to the care they deserve. If this ignites your heart-mission then reach out to our Talent Partner, Tyler, for a 10 minute intro call. 804.750.0456 or tylerbrown@vcha.org