Dental Assistant

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with 회사

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Memphis, TN is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist under supervision and maintain a safe, clean clinical environment.

Responsibilities include chair-side assistance, patient prep, sterilization, x-rays, and accurate recordkeeping. The role requires Tennessee Board registration, a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, and prior dental experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered with Tennessee Board of Dentistry as a Dental Assistant.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience in a dental setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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 in the EMR system.
• Manage dental supplies, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
• Support dental sick calls and emergency screenings.
• Ensure clinic remains clean, stocked, and ready for daily operations.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Infection control

EMR familiarity

CPR certification

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

POSITION: Dental Assistant
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LOCATION: Memphis, TN

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
• Generous paid-time-off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• 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

• Registered with Tennessee Board of Dentistry as a Dental Assistant
• High School diploma or GED required
• Experience in a dental setting preferred
• CPR certification required
• Familiarity with electronic medical records a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer
We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.