Dental Assistant

At West Virginia United Health System, we are looking for a Dental Assistant who is motivated, organized, and passionate about providing excellent care for our patients. Our ideal candidate will have a friendly and professional demeanor, a desire to learn and grow, and an eagerness to work in a fast-paced environment. To be successful in this role, the candidate must possess a High School diploma or equivalent, plus successful completion of a dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). As a Dental Assistant, you will be responsible for providing chair side assistance to the dentist, sterilizing instruments, exposing and processing dental radiographs (x-rays), and taking and recording patient medical histories. Your warm and friendly attitude will be key in helping create a positive and lasting impression on our patients. If this sounds like a great fit for you, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

1. Provide chair side assistance to the dentist during dental procedures.
2. Sterilize dental instruments.
3. Expose and process dental radiographs (x-rays).
4. Take and record patient medical histories.
5. Maintain a friendly and professional demeanor with patients.
6. Remain organized in a fast-paced environment.
7. Develop and maintain knowledge of dental procedures and protocols.
8. Adhere to all applicable dental regulations and protocols.
9. Assist with other administrative tasks as needed.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Dental Assistant in Morgantown, WV, USA is between $20,000 and $40,000 per year. This range can vary depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications.

The WVU Health System, WVU Medicine's largest component, is a not-for-profit corporation and West Virginia's largest employer. West Virginia United Health System helps residents in the Mountain State stay on top of their health. The system operates United Hospital Center (in Clarksburg), as well as hospitals in the West Virginia University Hospitals (WVUH) system, including City Hospital (Martinsburg), Jefferson Memorial Hospital (Ranson), and WVUH's home hospital in Morgantown. In addition, WVUHS operates WVUH's Cheat Lake physicians ambulatory center, as well as a network of about a dozen primary care clinics located throughout central and northern West Virginia. Combined, the system's hospitals and clinics have more than 1000 beds and treat approximately 1.4 million patients annually.