Dental Assistant EDDA

HealthFirst Bluegrass Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 paid holidays

Annual leave

Sick leave

Employer-paid disability

401K employer match

NHSC approved site

Job summary

HealthFirst Bluegrass Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant III to support providers and elevate patient care in a Federally Qualified Health Center setting.

The role requires advanced clinical proficiency, EDDA certification, radiography and CPR credentials, with opportunities to mentor others and contribute to patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 1+ year dental assisting experience with advanced clinical proficiency.
• EDDA certification (Expanded Duties Dental Assistant).
• Radiography certification and current CPR certification.
• Strong expertise in restorative, oral surgery, and specialty procedures.
• Experience improving workflow or mentoring others (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assisting with restorations and carving anatomy.
• Documenting charts and medical histories.
• Identifying patient concerns and preparing trays.
• Sterilizing instruments and disinfecting operatories.
• Taking and processing X-rays.
• Completing patient encounters and follow-ups.
• Reviewing oral hygiene instructions.
• Ordering and stocking clinical supplies.
• Maintaining equipment records.
• Handling clinic opening and closing duties.
• Making referrals and supporting front office operations.

Skills

Dental assisting

Advanced clinical proficiency

Restorative procedures

Oral surgery procedures

Mentoring others (preferred)

Education

EDDA certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Job description

New pay rate! Extended Duties Dental Assistant required.

9 Paid Holidays, Annual and Sick Leave, Exceptional Benefits Package including Employer Paid Disability Benefits and 401K Employer Match, and is a National Health Service Corp approved site!

Join our mission-driven team at HealthFirst Bluegrass, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to providing quality healthcare for all, regardless of income or background.

As a Dental Assistant III, you’ll use your advanced skills to support providers and elevate patient care.

Why Join Us?

• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Approved Site
• Annual & Sick Leave Accrual
• 9 Paid Holidays Off each year
• Competitive pay & benefits package for both part-time and full-time staff

What You’ll Do:

As part of our dynamic dental team, you’ll deliver top-quality care while helping patients feel heard, educated, and empowered in their oral health journey.

As a Dental Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting our dentists and hygienists with:

• Assisting with restorations and carving anatomy
• Documenting charts and medical histories
• Identifying patient concerns and preparing trays
• Sterilizing instruments and disinfecting operatories
• Taking and processing X-rays
• Completing patient encounters and follow-ups
• Reviewing oral hygiene instructions
• Ordering and stocking clinical supplies
• Maintaining equipment records
• Handling clinic opening and closing duties
• Making referrals and supporting front office operations

What You Bring:

• 1+ year dental assisting experience with advanced clinical proficiency
• EDDA certification (Expanded Duties Dental Assistant)
• Radiography certification and current CPR certification
• Strong expertise in restorative, oral surgery, and specialty procedures
• Experience improving workflow or mentoring others (preferred)

Ideal for a highly skilled assistant ready to make a strong impact.