Dental Hygienist - Job at Virginia Coffeewood Correctional Center
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.
Virginia State Benefits Available:
Paid Holiday Leave
Family & Personal time
Sick Time
Affordable Health Insurance
Disability – Long and Short Term
Employee Assistance Program (EPA)
Flexible Benefits Program (Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
Free Basic Group Life Insurance
Optional Life Insurance
Retirement Plan (VRS)
Employee Discount Program
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.
Virginia State Benefits Available:
Paid Holiday Leave
Family & Personal time
Sick Time
Affordable Health Insurance
Disability – Long and Short Term
Employee Assistance Program (EPA)
Flexible Benefits Program (Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
Free Basic Group Life Insurance
Optional Life Insurance
Retirement Plan (VRS)
Employee Discount Program
Your application and/or resume for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer BSN Dental Hygiene degree from an accredited college.
Prefer candidates with current AHA BLS/CPR certification.
Prefer experience providing dental care and treatment in a dentist office, military, or correctional setting.
Prefer candidates with current AHA BLS/CPR certification.
Prefer experience providing dental care and treatment in a dentist office, military, or correctional setting.
Special Requirements
All applicants are subject to a background investigation and those applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to pre-employment drug screen.
The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resume.
RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
This is a tobacco free facility. Use of all tobacco products is prohibited on site at all times.
Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management ( DHRM ) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or resume.
The Virginia Department of Corrections is an EEO employer. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
AMERICORPS , PEACE CORPS , AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ALL ENCOURAGED TO APPLY .
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, DOC encourages individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability ( COD ) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.
RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
This is a tobacco free facility. Use of all tobacco products is prohibited on site at all times.
Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management ( DHRM ) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or resume.
The Virginia Department of Corrections is an EEO employer. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
AMERICORPS , PEACE CORPS , AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ALL ENCOURAGED TO APPLY .
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, DOC encourages individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability ( COD ) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.
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