Dental Assistant

Wellpath; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Dental Assistant to enhance the lives of underserved populations. Responsibilities include chair-side assistance during procedures, maintaining dental charts, and managing inventory. Candidates must have an Associate’s Degree or Certification in Dental Technology and experience in a dental practice. This role offers a supportive, mission-driven culture focused on patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant.
• Demonstrated sound judgment in the correctional healthcare environment.
• Ability to maintain CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance during dental procedures.
• Perform intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays.
• Maintain cleanliness of the dental clinic.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Dental chart maintenance

X-ray operation

Inventory management

Education

Associate’s Degree or Certification in Dental Technology

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare. Join us

Compensation Information: $18 - $20 / hour

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work-life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

How you make a difference

The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing documentation of dental services to the dentist or their designee. This involves maintaining dental charts, keeping records of dental findings, and scheduling patients for dental appointments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides chair-side assistance during dental procedures, sterilizes instruments, and mixes restorative materials as needed.
• Performs intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays, develops and mounts x-ray films.
• Maintains x-ray processor, autoclave, and dental unit(s) according to specifications.
• Manages inventory of supplies and equipment, orders supplies and ensures set up of trays for patients.
• Completes daily instrument count sheet, performs dental screenings, and maintains cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic through careful practices.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Requires an Associate’s Degree or Certification in Dental Technology from an accredited school.

Experience

• Must have experience within either a private or public dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant.
• Must demonstrate consistent sound judgment with dental decisions within the correctional healthcare environment.

Licenses/Certifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.

Additional Details

Thursday and Friday 8-4:30pm

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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