Dental Assistant III

UK HealthCare; Benton (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare is seeking a Dental Assistant III for the Marshall County Clinic in Benton, KY. The role involves chair-side dentistry, instrument sterilization, and patient care. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience, with a focus on teamwork and communication skills. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

200% match on eligible retirement contributions

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition benefits for UK courses

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform chair-side dentistry and follow dentist instructions.
• Prepare, clean, and sterilize instruments.
• Assist with post-operative instructions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good judgment

Teamwork

Excellent communication

Customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

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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

Time Status: Full-Time

Minimum Education

HS or equivalent. More info about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Related Experience

3 years

License/Registration/Certification

None required

Physical Requirements

Constant repetitive motion.

Shift

Monday – Thursday, 4 x 10-hour shifts.

Job Summary

This position is for the Marshall County Clinic in Benton, KY. The Dental Assistant III will perform chair-side dentistry, follow dentist instructions, and record oral examinations. Duties include preparing, cleaning, sterilizing instruments, pouring models, fabricating trays, radiology, infection control, and assisting with post-operative instructions.

UK Benefits

The University of Kentucky offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• A 200% match on eligible retirement contributions
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition benefits for UK courses
• And more

More info at: UK Benefits.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Attention to detail, good judgment, expanded duties training, MS Office, teamwork, excellent communication and customer service skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Experience in expanded duty dental assisting, expanded duty certification, proficiency in digital radiographs, patient scheduling, computer skills (MS Word, Excel), bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Application Deadline

05/21/2025

Our University Community

We value employee well-being and promote a safe, healthy environment. The University of Kentucky is Tobacco & Drug Free. We encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and minorities to apply. Pre-employment screenings may be required.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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