Dental Assistant I/DNT/UKHC

Job Title
Dental Assistant I/DNT/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE50753


Working Title
Dental Assistant I – Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery


Department Name
MD100:DENTAL GROUP CLINICAL PRACTICE


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
05


Salary Range
$15.00-22.60/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

HS



Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

No experience required.



Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion tasks, and exposure to bloodborne/airborne pathogens, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, cuts/punctures.



Shift

Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 7:30 am – 4:30 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed



Job Summary

This position is located off-campus in Lexington, KY at UKHC Turfland.



The Dental Assistant I will support dentists by performing four-handed, chairside, and expanded duty dental assisting. Responsibilities also include preparing dental instruments and materials, cleaning operatories, assisting with patient flow in the clinic, and performing other related duties as needed.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Attention to detail and accuracy, excellent communication and customer service skills, dependability, communication, initiative.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Experience as a dental assistant is preferred. Ability to speak and read English and Spanish preferred.



Deadline to Apply
07/06/2025


Our University Community

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.