Dental Assistant - Four-Handed Team Dentistry

Valley Health Systems, Inc.; Milton (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist in four-handed TEAM dentistry and patient care.

The role involves transferring instruments, keeping the operatory clean and dry, and assisting with various intra-oral procedures as needed. Responsibilities include taking impressions, pouring models, exposing radiographs, and performing prophylaxis for pediatric and handicap patients, while maintaining strict infection control and ensuring proper documentation and

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Dental Assisting Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists dentist in four-handed TEAM dentistry and transfers instruments and supplies.
• Keeps the operation site clean and dry.
• Performs reversible intra-oral procedures such as impressions, placing dressings, and charting findings.
• Exposes and develops radiographs and performs prophy on pediatric/handicap patients.
• Maintains infection control, sterilizes instruments, and orders dental supplies.

Skills

Dental assisting

Intra-oral procedures

Patient communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma

Dental Assisting Certification (preferred)

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Valley Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist in four-handed TEAM dentistry and patient care.

The role involves transferring instruments, keeping the operatory clean and dry, and assisting with various intra-oral procedures as needed. Responsibilities include taking impressions, pouring models, exposing radiographs, and performing prophylaxis for pediatric and handicap patients, while maintaining strict infection control and ensuring proper documentation and