Traveling Dental Assistant – Multi‑Site Support

Valley Health Systems, Inc.; Wayne (WV); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Valley Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Float Dental Assistant to travel to all VH dental sites to support four-handed dentistry and patient care.

The role requires a high school diploma, willingness to travel, and dental assisting certification. Duties include radiographs, impressions, prophy, and instrument transfers. This is a 20-hour-per-week position, Monday through Friday, with mileage included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to travel to different VH locations.
• Dental Assisting Certification/licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in four-handed TEAM dentistry and patient care.
• Transfers instruments and supplies.
• Keeps the operation site clean and dry.
• Takes impressions of teeth and pours impressions.
• Exposes and develops radiographs.
• Performs prophy on pediatric and handicap patients.
• Applies fluorides to teeth.
• Selects and places matrix bands for restorations.
• Fabricates temporary crowns and cements them.
• Cements and removes space maintainer.
• Prepares daily patient schedule with receptionist.
• Calls patients to confirm appointments and schedule specialties.
• Performs operatory start-up and shut-down procedures.
• Maintains clean and sanitary work area.
• Orders dental supplies and maintains inventory.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Valley Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Float Dental Assistant to travel to all VH dental sites to support four-handed dentistry and patient care.

The role requires a high school diploma, willingness to travel, and dental assisting certification. Duties include radiographs, impressions, prophy, and instrument transfers. This is a 20-hour-per-week position, Monday through Friday, with mileage included.