Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems • Saltville, VA

8d • $32 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

Southwest Virginia Regional Dental Center, part of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems (SVCHS), is seeking a compassionate and dependable Dental Hygienist to join their dental care team. At SVCHS, hygienists are an important part of an integrated healthcare organization committed to improving access to high-quality care throughout Southwest Virginia. The role involves working alongside dentists and other healthcare professionals in a collaborative, patient-centered environment while helping patients achieve better oral and overall health. This position offers meaningful, patient-centered work with a diverse patient population and the stability of an established community healthcare organization.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed