Dental Assistant
About the role
Are you ready to support dental care where your skills help improve health and confidence every day? Wexford Health Sources, Inc. has been delivering quality healthcare to underserved populations for over 30 years. As a Dental Assistant, you'll play a hands-on role in supporting patient care and ensuring smooth, efficient dental operations. Working under the supervision of the Dentist, you'll assist in providing dental care while maintaining a safe, clean, and well-organized clinical environment. Facility: Shelby County Division of Corrections and Jail East. Location: Memphis, TN.
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
You'll go beyond assisting. You'll help create a smooth, supportive experience that keeps patient care moving forward.
Requirements
- Registered with Tennessee Board of Dentistry as a Dental Assistant
- High School diploma or GED required
- Experience in a dental setting preferred
- CPR certification required
- Familiarity with electronic medical records a plus
Benefits
- Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
- Generous paid-time-off program that combines vacation and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
- Continuing education options
- Free CEUs
- Pet Insurance
- Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
- Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
- Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!
Schedule
7a-3:30p Monday-Thursday work at Shelby Corrections, Fridays work at Jail East.