Dental Assistant

Davita Inc.; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental health programs at their Martinsburg location. You will be responsible for assisting dental providers, managing patient care, and ensuring the operational efficiency of the dental office. The ideal candidate will have a background in dental assisting and a commitment to high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a dental assisting or surgical assisting program or equivalent experience.
• Ability to independently manage dental instruments and maintain sterilization standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers during patient examinations and treatments.
• Manage oral health office duties and ensure patient comfort.

Skills

Patient Care

Oral Health Education

Administrative Support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Dental Assistant

Assists the Director of Dental Health Programs and/or Public Health Hygienist at the WVU HSC, Eastern's Division's School of Dental Program. Provides office assistance in preparing paperwork for follow-up after school visits and offers oral health education to school-age children.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education, Certification, and/or Licensure: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Successful completion of a dental assisting or surgical assisting program OR one year of dental assisting or surgical assisting experience will substitute for completion of the dental/surgical assisting education program.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist providers during patient examinations and treatments, greet patients, prepare them for exams, and ensure proper seating and draping. Independently apply or assist in rubber dam isolation, transfer instruments, maintain a clean oral operating field, prepare materials, and handle imaging procedures. Ensure all equipment and instruments are sanitized and sterilized, assist with specialized patient care procedures, record treatment information electronically, and provide administrative support as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must meet Department of Labor's MEDIUM duty standard (exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly).
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, rotate, stand, and walk for an 8 to 10-hour shift.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• May work various shifts based on departmental and patient needs.
• May be required to travel between facilities/buildings.

Additional Job Details:

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
• Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Company: BMC Berkeley Medical Center

Address: 2500 Foundation Way, Martinsburg, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer: WVUHS is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, and other protected characteristics. All employment practices are conducted in accordance with applicable laws.