Industrial Hygienist jobs in Lynchburg, VA

Industrial Hygienist coordinates, plans and conducts programs to educate employees about cleanliness, safety and sanitation in the workplace. Inspects facilities and work areas to prescribes corrective actions to reduce the health risks. Being an Industrial Hygienist provides advice on methods and procedures to reduce occupational health risks. Determines measures to avoid any recurrence of accidents. Additionally, Industrial Hygienist evaluates facilities to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and promotes maintenance of a sanitary working environment. Conducts training in environmental compliance and the handling of hazardous materials. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. The Industrial Hygienist contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be an Industrial Hygienist typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

P
Hygienist
  • Parkside Family Dentistry
  • Bridgewater, VA FULL_TIME
  • Description

    Overview of Job

    The Dental Hygienist is the chief preventive provider of the Practice. This team member motivates, educates, and 

    provides excellent treatment. Under indirect supervision, the Dental Hygienist will remove hard and soft deposits 

    from teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. He or she will educate patients on oral 

    hygiene, provide preventative dental care, make, and process radiographs, or apply fluoride or sealants. By 

    discovering and documenting areas of failure, both periodontally and restoratively, he or she facilitates the 

    dentist’s diagnosis and treatment recommendations.

    Primary Responsibilities and Tasks

    Review and update patient’s health history; chart progress, treatments, and home care compliance. 

    Clean calculus deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments, 

    including scaling and root planning for patients with periodontal disease. Apply fluorides and other cavity 

    preventing agents to arrest dental decay. Assess and evaluate patient through exam, patient records, and patient’s 

    medical history to assist in diagnosis of dental hygiene problems, disease, and efficacy of administered treatment 

    plans. Complete scheduled treatments. 

    Recognize early signs of periodontal disease; chart restorations and notate areas of concern. Develop and present 

    treatment plans. Capture x-rays, process, download and organize for doctor to view, capable of interpreting x-rays 

    independently. Perform head and neck/oral cancer exam. Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal 

    recessed gums and signs of gum disease; communicate findings to patient and doctor. Selecting, mixing, and 

    placing materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth, as needed. Educate and motivate patient on proper 

    oral hygiene and corrective/preventative measures. Work chair side with Dentist as needed, assist doctor in 

    hygiene examination.

    Key Competencies and Characteristics

    •  Deliver direct dental hygiene patient care to patients as assigned through prophylaxis and periodontal therapy.
    •  Make impressions of patients' teeth for study casts, mouth guards or whitening.
    •  Detects disease by completing probing, x-rays, and oral cancer screening.
    •  Applies fluorides and other cavity- preventing agents.
    •  Fabricates restorations, cleans, and polishes removable appliances.
    •  Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions, providing reminders of next dental hygiene visit.
    •  Documents dental hygiene services

    Requirements

    Education and Training

    •  Associate's or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene.
    •  Registered Dental Hygiene License from the practicing state.
    •  Current CPR.
    •  Knowledge of Open Dental and XDR a plus.
    •  Possess outstanding time management and communication skills.
    •  Ability to work within a team for the good of the patient and practice.

    FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

    Reports to: Operations Manager

  • 1 Month Ago

J
Dental Hygienist
  • J-Vers
  • Staunton, VA FULL_TIME
  • $7500 New Hire Bonus! Dental Hygienist - Staunton, VA Check out our 300 4.8 star reviews to see what patients love about our practice!One hour for recare,90 min for New PatientsBusy established practi...
  • 18 Days Ago

J
Dental Hygienist
  • J-Vers
  • Harrisonburg, VA FULL_TIME
  • $7500 Signing Bonus! Dental Hygienist - Harrisonburg, VAHarrisonburg Smile Makers660 E. Market StreetHarrisonburg, VA 22801Hours: Tuesdays-Fridays: 7:30-5:30Benefits:We understand that you work hard, ...
  • 19 Days Ago

D
Dental Hygienist
  • Dental Care Alliance
  • Dayton, VA FULL_TIME
  • Overview Dental Health Associates of Dayton is looking for a Dental Hygienist in Dayton, VA to join our clinical team by providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a te...
  • 21 Days Ago

H
Dental Hygienist
  • Harrisonburg SmileMakers
  • Harrisonburg, VA FULL_TIME
  • $7500 Signing Bonus! Dental Hygienist - Harrisonburg, VAHarrisonburg Smile Makers660 E. Market StreetHarrisonburg, VA 22801Hours: Tuesdays-Fridays: 7:30-5:30Benefits:We understand that you work hard, ...
  • 22 Days Ago

S
Dental Hygienist
  • Staunton Dental Care
  • Staunton, VA FULL_TIME
  • $7500 New Hire Bonus! Dental Hygienist - Staunton, VA Check out our 300 4.8 star reviews to see what patients love about our practice!One hour for recare,90 min for New PatientsBusy established practi...
  • 24 Days Ago

Filters

Clear All

  • Filter Jobs by companies
  • More

0 Industrial Hygienist jobs found in Lynchburg, VA area

H
Lead RN Registered Nurse
  • HORIZON BEHAVIORAL SERVICES, LLC
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week), night shift supervisor position, with on-call rotation Location: Lynchburg, VA 2...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

C
Physical Therapist
  • Cora Physical Therapy
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • Job DescriptionPhysical Therapist - Full-Time Get your career - and your patients - moving. Join the revolution of innov...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

S
Travel CT Technologist - COVID19 - $2,237 per week
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • Job Description Stability Healthcare is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Lynchburg, Virginia. Job De...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

C
Clinic Manager - Physical Therapist
  • Cora Physical Therapy
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • Job Description Physical Therapist - Clinic Manager Get your career - and your patients - moving. As a Clinic Manager, y...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

S
Travel Radiology Technician - COVID19 - $2,095 per week
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • Job Description Stability Healthcare is seeking a travel Radiology Technician for a travel job in Lynchburg, Virginia. J...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

C
Travel Radiology Technologist - $2,171 per week
  • Coast Medical Service
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • Job Description Coast Medical Service is seeking a travel Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Lynchburg, Virginia...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

C
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • Confidential Client
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • Job Description Overview: If you are an enthusiastic, caring provider seeking to work with a dynamic and growing medical...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

W
Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Westminster-canterbury Of Lynchburg
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • Description: Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg, a 5-Star rated Continuing Care Retirement Community in Central VA is s...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Lynchburg is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 75,568. The 2017 census estimates an increase to 81,000. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the banks of the James River, Lynchburg is known as the "City of Seven Hills" or the "Hill City". In the 1860s, Lynchburg was the only major city in Virginia that was not recaptured by the Union before the end of the American Civil War. Lynchburg lies at the center of a wider metropolitan area close to the geographic center of Virginia. It is the fifth-...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Industrial Hygienist jobs
$75,535 to $108,076
Lynchburg, Virginia area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

Industrial Hygienist in Reno, NV
Industrial Hygienist can be thought of as “exposure scientists” that focus on protecting the health of employees in the workplace.
November 12, 2019
Industrial Hygienist in South Bend, IN
While the term hygienist tends to make people think of visiting their dentist or orthodontist, industrial hygienists battle far more diverse threats than plaque and tooth decay.
November 12, 2019
Industrial Hygienist in Minneapolis, MN
The initial certification requires a passing score on the core and chemical examination from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) as well as proven history of education and experience.
November 04, 2019