Job TitleDental Assistant IIIRequisition NumberRE49775Working TitleDepartment Name7A880:Division of Public Health DentWork LocationBenton, KYGrade Level42Salary Range$17.41-27.87/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Constant repetitive motion.
Shift
Monday – Thursday day shift
4 10 hour shifts
Job Summary
This Position is for the Marshall County Clinic in Benton, KY. The Dental Assistant III will perform 4-handed, chair side dentistry, follow instruction as directed by dentist, and record oral examinations.
Duties include prepare, clean and sterilize instruments, pour up models and fabricate custom trays, provide basic radiology procedures, practice proper infection control, and aid in the presentation of post-operative instructions.
UK Benefits
The University of Kentucky is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain top-tier faculty and staff. In addition to competitive pay, the benefits package includes:
- A 200% match on eligible retirement contributions.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Tuition benefits for courses at UK.
- And much more.
To learn more about these benefits, please visit: UK Benefits.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Attention to detail, good judgement, expanded duties training, MS Office, team-oriented, excellent communication and customer service skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Experience in expanded duty dental assisting and possession of an expanded duty certification are highly desirable. Proficiency in taking digital radiographs. experience with patient appointment scheduling and computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, are a plus. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
Deadline to Apply05/21/2025Our University Community
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