Dental Assistant - Specialized Clinic Support

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking a highly skilled dental assistant to provide specialized support in the WVU School of Dentistry in Morgantown, WV. You will assist providers during examinations and procedures, prepare patients, maintain sterile fields, and help with image capture and documentation.

The role requires completion of a dental assisting program or equivalent experience, with opportunities to perform expanded functions under supervision and to train students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate in Dental Assisting preferred; or one year of dental assisting experience in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

• Assists providers during patient examination and treatment as instructed.
• Greet patients and prepare for exam by seating, draping, and aligning for examination.
• Independently applies or assists in rubber dam isolation.
• Transfers instruments and supplies to the provider during treatment.
• Maintain a clean, dry oral field using high-velocity evacuation systems.
• Prepare, mix, and dispense materials as instructed during procedures.
• Place, expose, and process images.
• Ensure all equipment is clean, sanitized, and disinfected at all times.
• Obtain dental supplies and instruments from stock area.
• Prepare and arrange instruments, materials, and medications for patient care.
• Ensure instrumentation is sterilized by appropriate methods.
• Return instruments and equipment to appropriate areas.
• Set up and assist with highly specialized procedures in varied settings.
• Record procedures in the electronic patient record with timely provider approvals.
• Participate in student training related to dental care delivery.
• Ensure compliance with School of Dentistry, WVUH, and regulatory policies.
• Demonstrate dignity, respect, and safety of patients.
• Maintain a caring, courteous attitude and represent the organization positively.
• Provide administrative support to meet clinic operational needs.

Skills

Dental assisting

Chairside assistance

Sterilization

Patient care

Education

High school diploma

Dental assisting certificate

Tools

Dental instruments

Radiography

Job description

WVU Medicine is seeking a highly skilled dental assistant to provide specialized support in the WVU School of Dentistry in Morgantown, WV. You will assist providers during examinations and procedures, prepare patients, maintain sterile fields, and help with image capture and documentation.

The role requires completion of a dental assisting program or equivalent experience, with opportunities to perform expanded functions under supervision and to train students.