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Dental Assistant – Full-time, Pearisburg

Community Health Center Of The New River Valley

215 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073
18.50 - 27.00/hr

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The Community Health Center of the New River Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We offer full and part-time positions, competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and paid-time off to qualifying applicants.

Dental Assistant – Full-time, Pearisburg

The Community Health Center of the New River Valley is seeking one full-time chair-side Dental Assistant for our Pearisburg Center Monday – Thursday, 7:30 – 6pm.

Duties include: assisting dentist with patient management during dental procedures, documenting patient information, materials prep, prepares/maintains dental equipment, sterilization, taking vital signs, charting and inventory. Maintains infection control in operatories, equipment and lab. Must demonstrate good communication skills, positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment.

Must have high school diploma/GED, 1-2 years’ dental office experience, dental x-ray certification, current CPR certification and knowledge of electronic health records. Preference given to those with a Dental Assistant certificate and multiple years of experience.

Benefits include: 160 hours of paid time off annually, PLUS 13 paid holidays; comprehensive benefit package; retirement match; cell phone discount, learning and training opportunities; annual staff culture-building events.

An introductory cover letter must accompany the resume. Please submit to nrvclinics@gmail.com and include 3 professional references.

Compensation Range : $18.50 – $27.00

Addresses:

215 Roanoke Street,

Christiansburg, VA 24073

219 S. Buchannan Street,

Pearisburg, VA 24134

5826 Ruebush Road,

Dublin, VA 24084

To apply, send an introductory cover letter, CV and three references to nrvclinics@gmail.com.

About the area

The Community Health Center of the New River Valley is a 501c3 non-profit organization that is committed to providing affordable and high quality medical, dental, behavioral, and preventative health care services to people of all ages, regardless of ability to pay or insurance status. Our three Centers are located throughout the New River Valley and nestled along the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia. With the mountains and river a short drive away, the area offers a family–friendly atmosphere with hiking, fishing, farmer’s markets, festivals, and other outdoor activities. In addition to outdoor activities, our area offers wonderful parks and recreation departments for children and adults in organized sports, camps, and activities.

Although quaint, there is always something to do with the family.

The community offers a variety of higher education to include, Virginia Tech, Radford University, New River Community College, and Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM). The student population adds to the culture and arts of the area to include concerts, plays, and arts shows. (https://www.artscenter.vt.edu/Online/)

The New River Valley is driving distance from Roanoke (40 min.), Charlotte (2.5 Hours), Charlottesville (2 Hours), Richmond (3 hours), and Washington D.C. (5 Hours). Our convenient location offers a chance to explore the east coast for a weekend get-away.

About Community Health Center Of The New River Valley

Community Health Center of NRV provides affordable, high-quality medical, dental, behavioral, and preventive health services to everyone, regardless of ability to pay or insurance status. They accept patients with Medicare or Medicaid, and with or without private insurance coverage.