Virginia Department of Human Resource Management

Dental Hygienist: Nottoway Correctional Center #00676

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management • $63K — $99K *
Nottoway, VA 23955In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program
  • Licensed Dental Hygienist in Virginia
  • Ability to assess and treat oral health issues
  • Willingness to travel with the Mobile Dental Unit
  • Proficient in using dental technologies like radiography
  • Knowledgeable in dental hygiene practices and principles
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Travel to various facilities as part of the Mobile Dental Unit
  • Provide routine and emergency dental care to adult offenders
  • Conduct dental cleanings and treatments
  • Examine patients' teeth and gums for health issues
  • Educate patients on preventative care and treatment
  • Take X-rays as necessary
  • Collaborate with the institutional Dentist for patient care

Benefits

  • Full-time salaried position
  • Opportunity to work within a correctional setting
  • Experience in a unique mobile healthcare environment
  • Chance to make a difference in underserved populations
  • Access to ongoing professional development and training
Full Job Description
Dental Hygienist: Nottoway Correctional Center #00676

Job no:
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Nottoway, Virginia
Categories: Health and Human Services

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://www.vadoc.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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

Additional Considerations

  • 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

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: James Ritchie

Phone: 804-588-2356

Email: Applications submitted via email will not be accepted

Advertised: 07 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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