Dental Assistant

About the role

Join a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture and excellent career growth opportunities. At Wellpath, we see hundreds of thousands of unique individuals each month and provide direct clinical care, including saving lives with Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development for all healthcare team members.

Responsibilities

• Provides chair-side assistance during dental procedures, sterilizes instruments, and mixes restorative materials as needed
• Performs intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays, develops and mounts x-ray films
• Maintains x-ray, processor, autoclave, and dental unit(s) according to specifications
• Manages inventory of supplies and equipment, orders supplies, and ensures set up of trays for patients
• Completes daily instrument count sheet, performs dental screenings, and maintains cleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic through careful practices

Requirements

• Requires an Associate’s Degree or Certification in Dental Technology from an accredited school
• Must have experience within either a private or public dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant
• Must demonstrate consistent sound judgment with dental decisions within the correctional healthcare environment
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification
• Must attain and maintain all State mandated certifications or trainings

Qualifications

• Education: Requires an Associate’s Degree or Certification in Dental Technology from an accredited school
• Experience: Must have experience within either a private or public dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant
• Licenses/Certifications: Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification. Must attain and maintain all State mandated certifications or trainings

Skills

Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and strong communication skills are essential.

Benefits

• In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work-life balance for team members and their families.
• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• PREFERRED BANKING PARTNERSHIP AND DISCOUNTED RATES FOR HOME AND AUTO LOANS
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

Pay

Details on pay vary based on experience and location.

Schedule

Details on schedule vary based on experience and location.