Dental Hygienist
Southwest Virginia Regional Dental Center, part of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems (SVCHS), is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist to join our patient-centered dental team. This role supports high-quality clinical care, preventive education, and outstanding patient experience across our community-focused practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform scaling, root planing, and clinical examinations under dentist direction; assist with diagnosis by charting caries, periodontal pockets, and abnormal conditions.
- Administer intraoral block/infiltration anesthesia or nitrous oxide (18+ years old) with required Board-approved training, exam, and current BLS/ACLS certification.
- Independently complete routine scaling, polishing, charting, and preventive hygiene services under general supervision.
- Deliver preventive education, home-care instruction, and nutrition counseling to support oral health.
- Take accurate dental radiographs; place cavity-preventive agents as prescribed.
- Document all procedures and maintain thorough, compliant patient records.
- Follow OSHA, Bloodborne Pathogen, and universal precautions; ensure treatment rooms and instruments meet sterilization/cleanliness standards.
- Take blood pressure/pulse readings; update medical and dental histories at each visit.
- Assist with equipment maintenance, hygiene supply management, and sterilization workflows.
- Participate in scheduling, patient communication, recall processes, and occasional front-office support.
- Support dental hygiene students during clinical training and collaborate in team meetings.
- Perform duties under remote supervision when applicable, including exams, x-rays, scaling/polishing, fluoride application, and required documentation.
Qualifications
- Licensed Dental Hygienist in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Certification to administer local anesthesia and/or nitrous oxide (or ability to obtain).
- Current BLS or ACLS certification.
- Strong commitment to patient care, safety, compliance, and teamwork.
- Ability to work effectively under direct, general, or remote supervision per Virginia Board of Dentistry regulations.
- At least 1 year of experience practicing dental hygiene required.
Why Join SVCHS?
- Mission-driven organization serving diverse populations across Southwest Virginia.
- Supportive, team-oriented environment.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities to positively impact community health.
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.