Dental Assistant

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; White Sulphur Springs (WV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant at Anthony Correctional Center in White Sulphur Springs, WV. You will support the dentist chair-side, prepare patients for treatment, and help maintain a clean, compliant clinical environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and CPR certification; dental certification is preferred. Experience in dental settings or correctional health care is valued to ensure efficient daily operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Patient preparation

Infection control

X-ray processing

Medical records handling

Dental supplies management

Emergency screening support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR Certification

Dental Certification (preferred)

Job description

POSITION: Dental Assistant
SCHEDULE: Part-time: Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
FACILITY: Anthony Correctional Center
LOCATION: White Sulphur Springs, WV

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.

What You’ll Need

• High School diploma or GED required
• Experienceworking 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 matterhere. Your work makes a difference every day.

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