Dental Assistant/On-Call/UKHC

Job Title
Dental Assistant/On-Call/UKHC

Requisition Number
DU14397

Department Name
MD100:DENTAL GROUP CLINICAL PRACTICE

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$17.50 - $27.31/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
On Call

Required Education

High School/GED

Required Related Experience

No Experience required

Required License/Registration/Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) at time of hire through the American Heart Association (AHA); must obtain Coronal Polishing and Dental X-ray competencies within 6 months of hire.

Physical Requirements

Constant repetitive motion

Shift

On-Call

Job Summary

The Dental Assistant On-Call supports the delivery of high-quality dental care by assisting dentists and ensuring patients have a positive experience throughout their visit. This role involves preparing patients and treatment areas for procedures, assisting chairside during dental treatments, and maintaining accurate patient records in Epic. The Dental Assistant performs essential clinical tasks such as sterilizing instruments, setting up operatories, managing supplies, and providing expanded care duties, including coronal polishing and radiography.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Radiography and Coronal Polishing; two-handed and four-handed dentistry;

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Previous experience in dentistry or dental assistant roles preferred.

Deadline to Apply
03/02/2026

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