Dental Assistant

Wexford Health Sources; Olive (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Mount Olive Correctional Complex in Mount Olive, WV is seeking a Dental Assistant to join Wexford Health Sources. You will assist the dentist chair-side during exams, prepare patients, sterilize instruments, and keep the treatment areas organized to support daily operations.

This full-time role offers benefits, a stable schedule, and opportunities for growth in a correctional health care setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience in a dental setting and/or correctional health care preferred.
• 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 in the medical record system.
• Manage dental supplies, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
• Support dental sick calls and emergency screenings.
• Ensure the dental clinic remains clean, stocked, and ready for daily operations.

Skills

CPR certification

Dental experience

Correctional health care experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Dental certification

Job description

POSITION: Dental Assistant

SCHEDULE: Full-time, Monday-Friday day shift - Five (8) hour shifts

FACILITY: Mount Olive Correctional Complex

LOCATION: Mount Olive, WV 25185

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
• 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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your skills matter here. Your work makes a difference every day.

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