Surgical Dental Assistant/DNT/UKHC

Job Title
Surgical Dental Assistant/DNT/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE51324


Working Title
Surgical Dental Assistant - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic


Department Name
MD100:DENTAL GROUP CLINICAL PRACTICE


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
08


Salary Range
$19.00-30.09/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

4 yrs



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 Surgical Dental Assistant provides clinical support for surgical and general dental procedures performed by faculty, residents, and students. This includes four-handed chairside assisting during pediatric and adult treatments such as orthodontics, restorative, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and implant placement.

Responsibilities include obtaining patient consent, reviewing medical histories, initiating IVs, drawing blood for PRF preparation, and setting up or breaking down operatories. The assistant monitors and documents vital signs during oral and IV sedation, administers medications under supervision, and assists during medical emergencies. Additional duties include passing instruments during procedures, delivering post-operative instructions, escorting patients after surgery, and managing clinical inventory and supply orders.

The role also involves diagnostic tasks such as taking radiographs, impressions, and intraoral scans.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

At least 2 years’ experience as an expanded duties dental assistant in general and/or pediatric dentistry; radiation safety certificate, and knowledge of proper infection control techniques in dentistry.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Candidates with Expanded Duties and Coronal Polishing Certificates are strongly preferred. Experience assisting with sedation and working in operating room settings is valuable, and familiarity with implant procedures is highly preferred.



Deadline to Apply
08/24/2025


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