Laboratory Aide/UKHC

Job Title
Laboratory Aide/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE52013


Working Title
Laboratory Aide – Dentistry Fabrication Lab


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

The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.



Shift

Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed.



Job Summary

The Laboratory Aide provides essential support to the dental clinics by coordinating and managing dental lab cases, ensuring accurate documentation, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment. This role is responsible for the timely pick-up, delivery, and tracking of lab cases while verifying patient identifiers and order accuracy within the EPIC system. The Laboratory Aide also maintains supply ordering records, communicates with team members and providers, and supports efficient workflow by keeping lab areas clean, stocked, and compliant with safety protocols.

In addition to technical responsibilities, the position emphasizes strong communication and customer service skills, requiring respectful interaction with patients, providers, faculty, staff, and students. The aide upholds compliance standards, completes competency and safety training, and models teamwork by assisting in training new staff. This role requires independence, attention to detail, and a consistent focus on patient care, service excellence, and adherence to hospital and dental laboratory policies.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Customer Service and interpersonal communication skills. Dependability, professionalism, time management, follow-through, and the ability to work independently.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Dental Office experience preferred but not required.



Deadline to Apply
10/23/2025


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.