Job TitleDental Assistant I/DNT/UKHCRequisition NumberRE50753Working TitleDental Assistant I – Division of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryDepartment NameMD100:DENTAL GROUP CLINICAL PRACTICEWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level05Salary Range$15.00-22.60/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
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? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Experience as a dental assistant is preferred. Ability to speak and read English and Spanish preferred.
Deadline to Apply07/03/2025Our University Community
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