Rockbridge Area Health Center
Dental Assistant
Rockbridge Area Health Center (RAHC) seeks a full‑time Dental Assistant to join our mobile dental program. The role involves assisting the dentist and dental hygienist in providing primary care services, sterilizing and maintaining instruments, and supporting the efficient operation of the clinic. The position may also require occasional work at the Buena Vista location.
Responsibilities
Assist dentists and hygienists in delivering primary care dental services.
Prepare, sterilize, maintain, and inventory dental instruments, equipment, and supplies.
Participate in the mobile dental program to promote oral health in the community.
Support clinic operations and occasional service at Buena Vista location.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
Basic Life Support Provider certification at the time of hire (required).
Completion of an Accelerated Dental Assisting Program or prior Dental Assisting experience (required).
DANB Certification (preferred).
X‑Ray Certification (preferred).
About RAHC RAHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center located in the Central Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Our mission is to promote and provide access to comprehensive, high‑quality, and affordable healthcare for the greater community.
Benefits Medical, dental, vision coverage, 8 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, generous paid time off that accrues from day one, and a 403(b) retirement option.
Schedule & Application The position has a 4‑10 hour schedule and may provide support to other sites based on business needs. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume via the job portal. The application will not be fully considered without all required documents.
For questions about the application process, contact Human Resources at (540) 464‑8700 or hr@rockahc.org. EOE.
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Responsibilities
Assist dentists and hygienists in delivering primary care dental services.
Prepare, sterilize, maintain, and inventory dental instruments, equipment, and supplies.
Participate in the mobile dental program to promote oral health in the community.
Support clinic operations and occasional service at Buena Vista location.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
Basic Life Support Provider certification at the time of hire (required).
Completion of an Accelerated Dental Assisting Program or prior Dental Assisting experience (required).
DANB Certification (preferred).
X‑Ray Certification (preferred).
About RAHC RAHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center located in the Central Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Our mission is to promote and provide access to comprehensive, high‑quality, and affordable healthcare for the greater community.
Benefits Medical, dental, vision coverage, 8 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, generous paid time off that accrues from day one, and a 403(b) retirement option.
Schedule & Application The position has a 4‑10 hour schedule and may provide support to other sites based on business needs. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume via the job portal. The application will not be fully considered without all required documents.
For questions about the application process, contact Human Resources at (540) 464‑8700 or hr@rockahc.org. EOE.
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