Virginia Department of Corrections Hiring for Dental Hygienist at Burkeville, VA Full Time

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The Virginia Department of Corrections is a premier correctional organization where all individuals achieve their full potential. The Commonwealth of Virginia offers a generous benefits package to state employees from health benefits to paid leave and flexible work schedules. We have an immediate opening for a Dental Hygienist at the Haynesville Correctional Center who wants to make a difference in their community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an Dental Hygiene program from an accredited school approved by the Council on Dental Education, American Dental Association (ADA).
• Licensed as a Dental Hygienist by the Virginia Board of Dentistry.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and treat oral health issues and educate patients on preventative care and treatment.
• Ability to organize and manage patient schedules and treatments at several correctional institutions.
• Ability to use dental technologies including radiography and computer generated imaging.
• Working knowledge of computers, telemedicine and intra-oral cameras
• Working knowledge of general dentistry and the principles/practices of dental hygiene.
• Ability to communicate orally and in written form in a professional manner.
• Must be willing to travel to surrounding institutions and field units as a part of the Mobile Dental Unit, providing dental care and oral healthcare to the patients at those sites.

Benefits of being a State Employee

• Health Benefits & Flexible Spending
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous Paid and unpaid leave
• Life and Long-Term Care Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Retirement under the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Deferred Compensation
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,725.00 – $88,489.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you graduated from an accredited school of Dental Hygiene?
• Are you licensed by the Virginia Board of Dentistry?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person