dental assistant

Preston-Taylor Community Health Centers, Inc. is composed of a team of dedicated health care professionals that have at heart the mission of the organization of providing comprehensive primary health care services to the residents of the four-county service area of West Virginia in Preston, Taylor, Tucker, and Grant Counties regardless of their ability to pay. This is accomplished through the provision of primary care services that are culturally sensitive and relevant to the needs of the community. In supporting the delivery of activities deriving from 6 Medical Community Health Care Centers, 2 Pharmacies, 2 Dental Centers, an Optometry office, and a School Based Health Center, we are seeking a part time and/or full time Dental Assistant to join the organization. This position will work from the Dental Center of Taylor County located in Grafton, West Virginia.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Check patients in and room patients - assist with office procedures as directed
• Assist the dentist
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions as directed by dentist
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Cross train to cover front desk duties if needed
• Perform other duties as needed with the initiative to find things that need to be done and willing to assist other staff when not busy

Qualifications:

High school diploma 3+ Years of work experience in a dental office, experience with an Electronic Dental Record is preferred. Strong computer skills and proficiency with electronic health records. Strong communication skills and knowledge of the communities of which we serve Must be well organized with a strong attention to detail and accuracy

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Hours and benefits vary on part-time/full-time status Applications Team oriented individuals with a positive outlook on growth and eager to support the pursuit of new opportunities to better the health of the communities should send their resumes to the following email: HR@ptchc.

com PTCHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

Work Location:

In person