Dental Assistant

Kentucky Public Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky River District Health Department is seeking a Dental Administrative Support Specialist to assist the dental hygienist and manage patient intakes. You will help transition patients from registration to care, document visits, and support daily operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with no prior experience required. Some credentials may be needed after hire, and a background check may be conducted.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Not required.
• Substitution: Not applicable.
• Post-employment requirements: Maintain credentials if required.
• Background checks: May be required.

Responsibilities

• Interview patient to obtain information for medical records for new or updated files.
• Explain services the patient may receive and answer questions.
• Document activities and services in patient medical records.
• Counsel patient regarding department services.
• Order supplies to replenish materials used by staff.
• Stock mobile dental unit with necessary materials.
• Answer phone and direct calls.

Education

High school diploma or GED

None required

Job description

Advertisement Closes:09/09/2026 12:00 AMPay Grade:Grade 10Salary:$13.50 - $16.79 HourlyTime Type:Full timeHealth Department:Kentucky River District Health DepartmentSummary:Responsibilities would include: registering patients to be seen by the Dental Hygienist, assist hygienist in all aspects of patient care, complete appropriated documentation of services.If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Zola Stacy at [e-mail]:CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASSCHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS : ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION.Assists the dental hygienist in facilitating the transition of the patient/client from the registration process to the actual receipt of services by professional and technical personnel. Responsibilities may include: performing initial physical and history taking including interviewing to obtain history: assisting the hygienist in the delivery of oral care services, and documenting services provided.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL CASES AS EVIDENCE OF AN APPOINTEE'S ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY.EDUCATION:High school diploma or GED.EXPERIENCE:(N/A)SUBSTITUTION CLAUSEEDUCATION:(N/A)EXPERIENCE:(N/A)SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.)(N/A)POST EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CREDENTIALS OUTLINED BELOW WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, OR IF EMPLOYEES POSSESS SUCH CREDENTIALS AT THE TIME OF HIRE THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THOSE CREDENTIALS SO LONG AS THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN THIS CAPACITY.(N/A)EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLASSIFICATION: EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS DESCRIBING WHAT THE DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF ANY POSITION SHALL BE AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LIMITING THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY'S ABILITY TO ADD TO, OR OTHERWISE ALTER THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A POSITION.Interview patient to obtain information for medical record for new patient or to update existing file, explain services that patient may be receiving and/or answer questions raised by patient. . Document activities and services in patient medical record. Counsel patient regarding services of department. Order supplies to replenish materials used by staff. Stock mobile dental unit with necessary material to be used by staff. Answer phone and direct calls to appropriate person.TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: INCUMBENTS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL TYPICALLY PERFORM THEIR PRIMARY JOB DUTIES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE ON OCCASION IN PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL POSITION.Work is spent inside the clinic or community setting. Services may be provided in schools, clinics, long term care facilities, head starts, child care centers, or on mobile units.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:May be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.DATE CLASS ESTABLISHED: 11-08-1995DATE OF LAST REVISION: 10-03-2022THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D