Dental Assistant III

University of Kentucky; Benton (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky seeks a Dental Assistant III for the Marshall County Clinic in Benton, KY. This full-time role involves chair side dentistry, instrument sterilization, and patient care, requiring 3 years of experience and a high school diploma. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

200% match on eligible retirement contributions

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition benefits for courses at UK

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience required.
• Experience in expanded duty dental assisting preferred.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform chair side dentistry and record oral examinations.
• Prepare, clean, and sterilize instruments.
• Provide basic radiology procedures and follow infection control practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good judgement

Team-oriented

Excellent communication

Customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

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Working Title

Posting Details

Job Title Dental Assistant III

Requisition Number RE49775

Working Title

Department Name 7A880:Division of Public Health Dent

Work Location Benton, KY

Grade Level 42

Salary Range $17.41-27.87/hour

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

HS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Constant repetitive motion.

Shift

Monday – Thursday day shift

4 × 10 hour shifts

Job Summary

This Position is for the Marshall County Clinic in Benton, KY. The Dental Assistant III will perform 4-handed, chair side dentistry, follow instruction as directed by dentist, and record oral examinations.

Duties include prepare, clean and sterilize instruments, pour up models and fabricate custom trays, provide basic radiology procedures, practice proper infection control, and aid in the presentation of post-operative instructions.

UK Benefits

The University of Kentucky is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain top-tier faculty and staff. In addition to competitive pay, the benefits package includes:

• A 200% match on eligible retirement contributions.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Tuition benefits for courses at UK.
• And much more.
  
  

To learn more about these benefits, please visit: UK Benefits .

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Attention to detail, good judgement, expanded duties training, MS Office, team-oriented, excellent communication and customer service skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Experience in expanded duty dental assisting and possession of an expanded duty certification are highly desirable. Proficiency in taking digital radiographs. experience with patient appointment scheduling and computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, are a plus. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.

Deadline to Apply 05/21/2025

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

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