Dental Hygienist: Nottoway Correctional Center #00676

Title: Dental Hygienist:
Nottoway Correctional Center #00676

State Role

Title:

Health Care Technologist II

Hiring Range: $63,530 - $99,107

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Nottoway Correctional Center

Agency Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

A Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Dental Hygienist works in a Dentist Office Practice within a correctional facility and will be a member of the VADOC Mobile Dental Unit, a unit that travels to other facilities and field units in the geographical area of the home base facility.
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.
Works in partnership with the institutional Dentist to provide routine and emergency dental care to adult offenders.
Responsible for the full range of dental hygiene care and education provided to patients, including prevention, and treatment of diseases, injury, and deformities of the oral cavity.
Performs routine dental cleanings and treatments, including examining teeth and gums for cavities, infections and diseases; and takes necessary x-rays.

• Graduate of a 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 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
• Ability to use dental technologies including radiography and computer-generated imaging
• Working knowledge of general dentistry and the principles/practices of dental hygiene
• Ability to communicate orally and in written form in a professional manner

• Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers with current certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Experience providing dental care and treatment in a dentist office, military, or correctional setting

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.