Part-Time Dental Assistant: Clinic Support & Patient Care

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

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.