Dental Assistant

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Flexible pay options

Tuition discounts

Loan/insurance discounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. seeks a part-time Dental Assistant to support the Martinsburg Correctional Center in Martinsburg, WV.

This 10-hour-per-week role (Thursday 8am–6pm) involves chair-side assistance, patient prep, infection-control, instrument sterilization, and tray setup, plus basic charting and radiography as permitted. Under the Dentist supervision, you’ll help maintain a clean, efficient clinic and contribute to a positive patient experience in a correctional health care setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience working in a dental setting and/or correctional health care preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Dental certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist chair-side during exams and procedures.
• Prepare patients for treatment and support dental hygiene education.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards.
• Set up and break down treatment areas and equipment.
• Take and process intra-oral x-rays as permitted.
• Maintain accurate patient records within the medical record system.
• Manage dental supplies, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
• Support dental sick call and emergency screenings.
• Ensure the dental clinic remains clean, stocked, and ready for daily operations.

Skills

Dental setting experience

Infection control

CPR certified

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPR certification

Dental certification (preferred)

Job description

POSITION: Dental Assistant

SCHEDULE: Part-time, 10 hours per week: Every Thursday 8am-6pm

FACILITY: Martinsburg Correctional Center

LOCATION: Martinsburg, WV 25405

Are you ready to support dental care where your skills help improve health and confidence every day?

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. has been delivering quality healthcare to underserved populations for over 30 years. As a Dental Assistant, you’ll play a hands-on role in supporting patient care and ensuring smooth, efficient dental operations.

Position Summary

Working under the supervision of the Dentist, you’ll assist in providing dental care while maintaining a safe, clean, and well-organized clinical environment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the dentist chair-side during exams and procedures
• Preparing patients for treatment and supporting dental hygiene education
• Sterilizing instruments and maintaining infection control standards
• Setting up and breaking down treatment areas and equipment
• Taking and processing intra-oral x-rays as permitted
• Maintaining accurate patient records within the medical record system
• Managing dental supplies, inventory, and equipment maintenance
• Supporting dental sick call and emergency screenings
• Ensuring the dental clinic remains clean, stocked, and ready for daily operations

You’ll go beyond assisting. You’ll help create a smooth, supportive experience that keeps patient care moving forward.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You’ll Need

• High School diploma or GED required
• Experience working in a dental setting and/or correctional health care preferred
• CPR certification required
• Dental certification preferred

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