Employment Opportunities

The Community Health Center of the New River Valley is seeking one part-time chair-side Dental Assistant for our Christiansburg Center on Fridays, 7:30am – 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.

Send introductory cover letter and resume to: nrvclinics@gmail.com. Please include 3 professional references.

Compensation Range : $18.50 – $27.00
Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits.

The Community Health Center of the New River Valley is seeking a full-time (40 hours) Behavioral Health School-Based Clinician.

This role will be based in Community Health Center’s clinic within Eastern Montgomery High School

Responsibilities include: 

• Provide brief, evidence-based behavioral health interventions to students and school staff within the School-Based Health Center.
• Conduct behavioral health assessments, screenings, and risk evaluations.
• Respond to behavioral health crises and provide appropriate intervention, safety planning, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate closely with medical and dental providers to deliver integrated, whole-person care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and care coordination to ensure seamless, wraparound services.
• Identify patients requiring higher levels of behavioral health care and facilitate referrals to community resources and specialty providers.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
• Develop collaborative relationships with school administrators, counselors, teachers, nurses, and other school personnel to promote coordinated care while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Educate patients, families, school staff, and healthcare team members on behavioral health topics and available resources.
• Participate in case consultations, integrated treatment team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain a sustainable caseload through collaboration, outreach, and engagement within the school community.
• Promote a welcoming, trauma-informed, culturally responsive environment for students and staff.

Qualifications:

Required 

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field.

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or license-eligible with the ability to obtain licensure within an agreed-upon timeframe.
• Demonstrated clinical assessment, diagnostic, and intervention skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality in a school-based setting.

Preferred: 

• Experience providing behavioral health services in schools, primary care, pediatric, or integrated care settings.
• Experience with crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care and evidence-based brief interventions.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families from diverse backgrounds.

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 : $30 – $40
Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits.

The Community Health Center of the New River Valley is seeking a full-time (40 hours) Administrative Coordinator for its two school clinics.

This role will serve as the primary administrative support for the school-based health centers in both Pulaski and Montgomery counties. This position is responsible for ensuring efficient daily operations by coordinating patient registration, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, supporting billing processes, managing office communications, and providing exceptional customer service to students, families, school personnel, and healthcare staff. 

The Administrative Coordinator plays a critical role in creating a welcoming, professional, and confidential environment while supporting the delivery of high-quality, integrated healthcare services within the school setting. This individual must have exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills and be a motivated self-starter.  

Responsibilities may include: 

• Learn and perform limited Medical Assistant support duties under the direction of licensed clinical staff and within the scope of organizational policy. 
• Assist with room preparation, stocking exam rooms, cleaning equipment between patients, and maintaining clinical supplies. 

• Become proficient in basic clinical workflows to improve coordination between administrative and clinical teams. 
• Assist providers and patients in facilitating telehealth visits, including preparing equipment, connecting patients to the virtual platform, troubleshooting basic technical issues, and ensuring required documentation is completed. 
• Prepare patients for telehealth appointments by verifying demographic and insurance information, obtaining required consent forms, and confirming the reason for the visit. 
• Participate in required training and competency assessments for telehealth support and assigned Medical Assistant functions. 
• Perform additional administrative or clinical support duties, as assigned, that are consistent with training, competency, and organizational needs. Some duties may be after school hours, i.e., attendance at a school athletic events/activities.  

Qualifications:

Required 

• High school diploma or GED. 
• Minimum of two years of administrative or medical office experience. 
• Excellent customer service and communication skills. 
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. 
• Ability to learn electronic health record (EHR) systems. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. 

Preferred: 

• Associate degree in business, healthcare administration, or related field. 
• Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), pediatric practice, school-based health center, or community health center. 
• Experience with electronic health records and medical scheduling. 
• Knowledge of medical terminology, insurance verification, and healthcare billing. 

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 : $21.00 – $25.00
Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits.

The Community Health Center of the New River Valley is seeking two full-time (40 hours each) Front Office Assistants in its dental offices in both Christiansburg and Dublin. The hours are:

• Christiansburg position: Tuesday–Friday, 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
• Dublin position: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–6:00 PM

This role is the first to encounter patients and must do so professionally and enthusiastically – greeting them with courtesy, respect, and positive communication.

This role is responsible for the registration of incoming patients in a prompt manner to avoid delays in arrival time and to ensure a swift check-in process. This position is also responsible for verifying patient demographics and insurance coverage and making changes as necessary, collecting patient payments, scheduling appointments, and answering the phone.

Qualifications: – at least 1 year of experience in a dental office environment; Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred or equivalent combination or education and experience. Preference given to those with federally-qualified health care 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 – $21
Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits.

The Community Health Center of the New River Valley is seeking a full-time (40 hours) front office assistant in its Christiansburg office.

The hours Monday and Tuesday from 8am-4:30pm; and Wed-Friday from 10:30am-7pm and every 6^thSaturday morning.

This position is the first to encounter patients and must do so enthusiastically – greeting them with courtesy, respect, and positive communication. This role is responsible for the registration of incoming patients in a prompt manner to avoid delays in arrival time and to ensure a swift check-in process. This position is also responsible for verifying patient demographics and insurance coverage and making changes as necessary, collecting patient payments, scheduling appointments, and answering the phone. 

Qualifications: – at least 1 year of experience in a medical office environment; High School degree, or equivalent combination or education and 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. Hourly range starts at $18.50.

An introductory cover letter must accompany the resume. Please submit to nrvclinics@gmail.com and include 2- 3 professional references.

Compensation Range : $18.50 – $21
Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits.

We are seeking a Part-time Board-certified Family Medicine or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Physician or PA/NP to see patients one or two days per week at one of our two NRV school clinics. The Physician/PA/NP may occasionally be asked to see patients in one of our other clinics in Montgomery, Dublin, or Giles on an as needed basis and as mutually agreed upon. 

This position will serve patients of all ages and involves providing complex direct medical care within an integrated healthcare setting. This includes working closely with behavioral health and dental staff to provide a more holistic experience for the patient. The work is performed independently with oversight provided by the Chief Medical Officer.

Qualifications: 

Physician:
-Graduate from a medical school approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association or the Committee on Hospitals of the Bureau of Professional Education of the American Osteopathic Association. 
-Board certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics.

Physician’s Assistant:
– Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies
– Current state licensure as a Physician Assistant
– Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Nurse Practitioner:
-Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program which conforms with the Board’s educational standards
-Current nursing licensure in VA
-Master’s degree with a minimum of one (1) year Nurse Practitioner experience.
-Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by State.

Must have by date of hire and maintain current throughout employment: License to practice medicine by the Commonwealth of Virginia; DEA license; Medicare PIN and UPIN numbers; Medicaid number; BLS/CPR or ACLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Benefits not available for this part-time position.

Please send introductory cover letter along with the CV and three references to: nrvclinics@gmail.com.

Compensation Range : $50 – $130 per hour
Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits.

We have an opening for one full-time nurse – either CMA/MA or LPN– Wednesday through Friday, 6:45am – 7pm (with an option for up to 4.75 hours additional time during the week) at the Christiansburg Center. 

The candidate will be a part of a healthcare team, providing support to providers.  They will have both clinical and administrative duties providing medical care to patients of all ages. Candidate must be licensed in Virginia and have family practice experience. Behavioral health care and pediatric experience a plus.

Skills: lab draws, procedures, strong assessment ability, and computer skills necessary for electronic health records. We value superior communication and customer service skills.

Competitive salary with benefits including health/dental insurance, Paid Time Off, 13 paid holidays, family cell phone discount, retirement match program, paid continuing education and more.

Submit introductory cover letter with resume and three professional references to nrvclinics@gmail.com. Applicants will not be considered if not accompanied by a cover letter.

Compensation Range : $35 – $55 per hour
Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits.

We are seeking either a full- or part-time Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team at our Christiansburg (Montgomery County) clinic. This position works Tuesday – Friday. Hours are negotiable.  Sign-on bonus after successful 90-day review.

We are looking for a personable, patient-focused hygienist with strong interpersonal skills who enjoys working with diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia Dental Hygienist license (required)
• CPR certification (required)
• At least 2–3 years of clinical experience

Key Responsibilities

• Competitive salary
• Sign-on bonus after successful 90-day review
• Generous paid time off (based on full or part-time position)
• FTCA malpractice coverage
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Continuing education support
• Cell phone discount and additional benefits

• Perform patient screenings, including health history review, oral cancer screenings, head and neck assessments, charting, and vital signs
• Remove calculus and plaque using hand scaling and ultrasonic instruments
• Apply preventive treatments, including sealants and fluoride
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, including brushing, flossing, and nutrition
• Provide care for patients across the lifespan

Benefits

To Apply:
Please submit an introductory cover letter, resume, and 2–3 professional references to nrvclinics@gmail.com