Rockbridge Area Health Center·Rockbridge County, Virginia
Perform oral hygiene and preventive services for dental patients while providing oral health information to individuals and groups. Participate actively in the center's in-school and mobile dental programs as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team.
Rockbridge Area Health Center (RAHC) is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist to join our team and contribute to our mission of promoting wellness and improving health outcomes in our community.
Range $40-$48 / hr As a Dental Hygienist, you will perform oral hygiene and appropriate preventive services to dental patients of the center. You will also be responsible for providing appropriate oral health information to individuals and groups. As a member of the clinical team you will work cooperatively and effectively with the staff, utilizing a balanced approach which includes the perspectives of all disciplines involved in the Clinic’s health services. The hygienist will participate in and be an active member of the in-school and mobile dental programs.
Unrestricted license to practice Oral Hygiene in the Commonwealth of Virginia required Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with hands on practicum required. Cannot be sanctioned under Medicaid or Medicare.
Our team enjoys great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 8 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, generous paid time off that starts to accrue on your first day, and a 403(b)-retirement option. This position will have a Monday - Friday schedule and may offer support to other sites as needed based on business needs.
If interested, please apply today by submitting your cover letter and resume. Upload all materials into the cover letter and resume submission fields. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.
Visit www.rockahc.org or email hr@rockahc.org to learn more about Rockbridge Area Health Center. EOE
Requires an unrestricted license to practice Oral Hygiene in the Commonwealth of Virginia and a current BLS certification with a hands-on practicum. Candidates must not be sanctioned under Medicaid or Medicare.
Market context
In Virginia, dental hygienist openings are often driven by ongoing patient demand in general and specialty dental practices, making licensed candidates with current CPR/BLS especially relevant. These roles are competitive because employers look for strong clinical hygiene skills, clear patient communication, and readiness to work under state licensure requirements. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Virginia license status and CPR/BLS before applying.
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