Dental Assistant - Part-Time, Chair-Side Care & Infection Control

Wexford Health Sources; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant in Salem, VA. This role involves supporting patient care and ensuring smooth dental operations as you assist in providing dental care.

Responsibilities include chair-side assistance during examinations, patient preparation, sterilization of instruments, and maintaining accurate patient records. Candidates should have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and preferably be registered with the Virginia Board of Dentistry as a Dental Assistant II.

Qualifications

• Registered with Virginia Board of Dentistry as a Dental Assistant II preferred.
• Experience in a dental setting preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing dental care under dentist supervision.
• Ensure the dental clinic remains clean and stocked.
• Maintain accurate patient records within the medical record system.

Skills

Assisting the dentist chair-side during exams and procedures

Preparing patients for treatment

Sterilizing instruments

Maintaining infection control standards

Managing dental supplies and inventory

Education

High School diploma or GED

Registered with Virginia Board of Dentistry as a Dental Assistant II

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Wexford Health Sources is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant in Salem, VA. This role involves supporting patient care and ensuring smooth dental operations as you assist in providing dental care.

Responsibilities include chair-side assistance during examinations, patient preparation, sterilization of instruments, and maintaining accurate patient records. Candidates should have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and preferably be registered with the Virginia Board of Dentistry as a Dental Assistant II.