Dental Assistant — Impactful Care & Growth Opportunities

Wellpath; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 31,684 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance and dependent SCH

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company paid life insurance

Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA

Wellness program with fitness and DIS

Banking partnership and loan discounts

Job summary

The Dental Assistant role at Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions supports correctional healthcare teams by documenting and assisting in dental procedures, taking intra-oral x-rays, and maintaining dental equipment and supplies. You will help ensure high standards of patient care within a secure facility.

Candidates should have an Associate’s degree or dental certification, plus prior experience as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant, and CPR/state certifications.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s Degree or Certification in Dental Technology.
• Experience in a private or public dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant.
• Must obtain and maintain CPR certification.
• Must attain and maintain all State mandated certifications or trainings.

Responsibilities

• Provides chair-side assistance during dental procedures and sterilizes instruments.
• Performs intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays, develops and mounts films.
• Maintains x-ray equipment, processor, autoclave, and dental units.
• Manages inventory of supplies and equipment, orders supplies and sets up trays.
• Completes daily instrument count and maintains cleanliness of the dental clinic.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Dental radiography

Sterilization

Patient care teamwork

Education

Associate’s Degree or Dental Certification

Tools

Intra-oral X-ray

Dental autoclave

Dental instruments

Job description

The Dental Assistant role at Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions supports correctional healthcare teams by documenting and assisting in dental procedures, taking intra-oral x-rays, and maintaining dental equipment and supplies. You will help ensure high standards of patient care within a secure facility.

Candidates should have an Associate’s degree or dental certification, plus prior experience as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant, and CPR/state certifications.