Dental Assistant I/DNT/UKHC - University of Kentucky : Job Details

Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Dental Assistant I/DNT/UKHC Requisition Number RE50842 Working Title Dental Assistant I - Division of Adult Dentistry 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: Required 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 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed Job Summary 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? No Preferred Education/Experience Experience as a dental assistant is preferred. Ability to speak and read English and Spanish preferred. EDDA certification preferred. Deadline to Apply 08/18/2025 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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.