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.
Addresses:
215 Roanoke Street,
Christiansburg, VA 24073
219 S. Buchannan Street,
Pearisburg, VA 24134
5826 Ruebush Road,
Dublin, VA 24084
Please send cover letter, resume, and CV if applicable, to our Human Resources Department at 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
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 diverse 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.
Two Dental Assistants – Monday – Friday, Christiansburg and other locations
Position 1 – Monday- Thursday: 7:30AM-6:00PM
Position 2 – Monday- Friday 9:30AM- 6:00PM
Both positions are based in Christiansburg but will rotate among sites including the school-based clinic at Pulaski County High School and Carilion New River Valley Medical Center to work in the operating room with the pediatric dentist.
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; ability to travel to the other two offices as needed.
Must have high school diploma/GED, 3 – 5 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.
An introductory cover letter must accompany resume. Please include 2-3 professional references.
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, and more.
Submit an introductory cover letter with resume to nrvclinics@gmail.com Applicants will not be considered if not accompanied by a cover letter.