Southwest Virginia Regional Dental Center | Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems (SVCHS)
Pay: $32.00–$42.00 per hour

Are you a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) looking for a position where you can build meaningful relationships with patients, practice high-quality preventive dentistry, and make a difference in the health of your community?

Southwest Virginia Regional Dental Center, part of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems (SVCHS), is seeking a compassionate and dependable Dental Hygienist to join our dental care team.

At SVCHS, our hygienists are an important part of an integrated healthcare organization committed to improving access to high-quality care throughout Southwest Virginia. You will work alongside dentists and other healthcare professionals in a collaborative, patient-centered environment while helping patients achieve better oral and overall health.

Why You'll Want to Work at SVCHS

Working at SVCHS means joining a healthcare organization with a strong community mission and a team dedicated to serving the people of Southwest Virginia.

As an SVCHS Dental Hygienist, you will enjoy:

Competitive pay of $32.00–$42.00 per hour (based on experience)

A comprehensive employee benefits package for eligible employees

A supportive, collaborative dental team

Meaningful, patient-centered work with a diverse patient population

The stability of an established community healthcare organization

Opportunities for continued professional growth and development

The opportunity to make a measurable difference in access to oral healthcare in Southwest Virginia

A workplace focused on quality, safety, teamwork, and service to our communities

If you are looking for more than just your next dental hygiene job—and want your work to have a genuine impact—we would love to hear from you!

What You Will Do

As a Registered Dental Hygienist, you will provide preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services while educating and supporting patients in achieving optimal oral health.

Key responsibilities include:

Perform routine dental hygiene services, including scaling, polishing, periodontal charting, root planing, and preventive care within the scope of Virginia law.

Conduct clinical assessments and document caries, periodontal pockets, and other abnormal oral conditions to assist the dentist with diagnosis and treatment planning.

Take accurate dental radiographs (X-rays) and apply cavity-preventive agents as prescribed.

Provide individualized oral hygiene education, home-care instruction, preventive education, and nutrition counseling.

Review and update patient medical and dental histories and obtain blood pressure and pulse readings as appropriate.

Administer local anesthesia and/or nitrous oxide when appropriately trained, certified, and authorized under Virginia requirements.

Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the patient's dental record.

Follow infection prevention, sterilization, OSHA, Bloodborne Pathogen, and universal precaution requirements.

Maintain clean, safe, organized, and patient-ready treatment areas.

Assist with dental hygiene supplies, equipment maintenance, sterilization processes, patient recall, and scheduling workflows.

Communicate professionally and compassionately with patients, families, dentists, and other members of the healthcare team.

Support dental hygiene students participating in clinical training when applicable.

Participate in team meetings and quality improvement activities.

Provide dental hygiene services under direct, general, or remote supervision when permitted and appropriate under Virginia Board of Dentistry requirements.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

Current Dental Hygienist license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Current BLS or ACLS certification.

Ability to provide dental hygiene services consistent with Virginia Board of Dentistry requirements.

Strong clinical, communication, documentation, and patient-education skills.

Commitment to patient safety, infection prevention, quality care, and teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of dental hygiene experience.

Certification or authorization to administer local anesthesia and/or nitrous oxide, or willingness and ability to obtain applicable credentials.

Experience working with diverse patient populations or in a community health, public health, or safety-net healthcare setting.

A Career With Purpose

At Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, our mission extends beyond treating individual conditions. We work to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve by expanding access to high-quality, compassionate healthcare.

As a member of our dental team, you will have the opportunity to use your clinical expertise to help patients who may otherwise experience barriers to receiving essential preventive and restorative dental care.

Ready to bring your dental hygiene skills to a team where your work matters? Apply today to join Southwest Virginia Regional Dental Center and SVCHS.

Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity & E-Verify Statement

Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law.

Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems participates in the E-Verify program. All newly hired employees are required to complete Form I-9 and will have their employment eligibility verified through E-Verify in accordance with federal law.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all individuals hired must provide documentation establishing identity and authorization to work in the United States. SVCHS does not use E-Verify to pre-screen applicants and will not take adverse action against an individual based solely on tentative non-confirmation results.

Applicants requiring assistance with the application process due to a disability may contact Human Resources for support.
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Make a Meaningful Impact. Practice with Purpose. Join a Mission-Driven Team.

Southwest Virginia Regional Dental Center, part of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems (SVCHS), is seeking a General Dentist to deliver high-quality, patient-centered dental care to our diverse and underserved community at our Southwest Virginia Regional Dental Center in Saltville, VA. This is an opportunity to practice full-scope dentistry in a supportive, team-based environment where clinical excellence and community impact go hand in hand.

Why Join SVRDC?

Mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
Competitive compensation with strong benefits package
Loan repayment eligibility (NHSC and state programs)
Established patient base with high demand
Modern equipment and fully staffed operatories
Collaborative, integrated care model (medical + behavioral health)
Predictable schedule supporting work-life balance

Position Overview
The General Dentist provides comprehensive dental services including diagnosis, treatment planning, preventive care, restorative procedures, and patient education. This role supports improved oral health outcomes while ensuring compliance with all clinical, regulatory, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive oral evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment planning
Deliver preventive, restorative, and basic surgical dental procedures
Educate patients on oral hygiene, disease prevention, and treatment options
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
Collaborate with dental hygienists, assistants, and support staff to ensure efficient patient flow
Adhere to infection control, OSHA, and CDC guidelines
Participate in quality improvement and risk management initiatives
Support organizational goals related to access, quality, and patient satisfaction

Qualifications

DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
Active Virginia dental license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
DEA registration (or eligibility)
Current BLS certification
Strong clinical, diagnostic, and patient communication skills
Commitment to serving underserved and diverse populations

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in community health, public health, or FQHC setting
Experience with electronic dental records (EDR) systems

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary + productivity incentives ($150,000 - $180,000 annually)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Paid time off and holidays
Continuing education support
Malpractice coverage (FTCA eligible site)
NHSC Loan repayment assistance eligibility

Equal Employment Opportunity & E-Verify Statement

Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law.

Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems participates in the E-Verify program. All newly hired employees are required to complete Form I-9 and will have their employment eligibility verified through E-Verify in accordance with federal law.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all individuals hired must provide documentation establishing identity and authorization to work in the United States. SVCHS does not use E-Verify to pre-screen applicants and will not take adverse action against an individual based solely on tentative non-confirmation results.

Applicants requiring assistance with the application process due to a disability may contact Human Resources for support.
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