Why Wellpath

Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of people – our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to “Always Do The Right Thing!”

About this role

Under the direction of the Dentist, Health Services Administrator (HSA), Program Manager (PM), or higher licensed medical professional, the Dental Assistant will have primary responsibility for all dental treatment areas in compliance with all applicable dental standards, state and federal regulations and laws. The Dental Assistant will assist the dentist at the chair at all times during dental hours and report all persons served care issues to Dentist and HSA.

Additional Details

NOW is your moment to take the next career step! Correctional healthcare offers many a great way to take their next career step while making a profound difference in the lives of an underserved patient population. At Wellpath we say, you can do well, while you do good. If you’re feeling like you’ve hit your ceiling and you’re wondering where to go to grow, come join our family and take a big step. The view is great from up here.

What you bring to the table

Education:

• Graduate of accredited dental assistant school. • Registered Dental Assistant preferred

Experience:

• Two (2) years’ experience • Previous correctional/detention facility experience

Licenses/Certifications:

• Unrestricted current dental assistant license, certification or registration in state of practice - must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc.• Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS certification through AHA• Current (and must maintain) lifesaving ACLS certification through AHA

What you will do

Ensuring charts and appropriate paperwork is available for dentist

Passing and receiving instruments

Oral evacuation and retraction

Preparation of materials

Sterilizations of all instruments

Seating, preparing, and dismissing the person served

Operatory preparation and cleanup

Maintaining adequate operatory supplies

Following all infection control guidelines

Routine care of equipment

Taking of x-rays when requested by the dentist

Assuring all dentists orders are taken to the medication room

Preparation of treatment room following prescribed procedures and protocols as requested by management

Other tasks requested by dentist

Maintain statistical data

Inventory all dental instruments at the start and at the end of each clinic day

Maintains instrument logs

Chart all findings in patients served record providing written summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course or other documentation requirements as outlined by company and Facility

Perform other duties as assigned.

Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer

Our investment in you

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plan options
• Time off & leave benefits
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental benefits
• Perks and discounts
• And more available here https://wellpathcareers.com/

Compensation Range

$25.90 / $31.70