Dental Assistant II: EDDA-Certified for Implants

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville School of Dentistry seeks an exceptional candidate for the position of Dental Assistant II. This chairside role at the Richard L.

Miller Oral Health Clinic in Elizabethtown, KY requires four‑handed dental assisting for medically compromised patients, including HIV care, endodontic treatments, extractions, and implant restorations. Qualified applicants will have at least a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of dental assisting experience, and EDDA/EFDA, radiology,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 2+ years of dental assisting experience.
• EDDA/EFDA certification and radiology certification required.
• CPR certification; additional certifications may be required by specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide four-handed dental assisting for medically compromised patients including endodontic treatments, extractions, implants, crown & bridge, and prosthetics.
• Assist as certified EDDA to place fillings, take radiographs (including CBCT), and fabricate temporary crowns.
• Greet patients, schedule appointments, stock and prepare operatories, and maintain infection control standards.
• Perform related lab work such as denture relines and adjustments.

Skills

Four-handed dental assisting

Infection control

Patient scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Radiology certification

CPR certification

EDDA/EFDA certification

Job description

The University of Louisville School of Dentistry seeks an exceptional candidate for the position of Dental Assistant II. This chairside role at the Richard L.

Miller Oral Health Clinic in Elizabethtown, KY requires four‑handed dental assisting for medically compromised patients, including HIV care, endodontic treatments, extractions, and implant restorations. Qualified applicants will have at least a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of dental assisting experience, and EDDA/EFDA, radiology,