Dental Assistant III

HealthFirst Bluegrass Inc.; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHSC approved site

9 paid holidays

Annual & sick leave

Employer paid disability benefits

401K employer match

Job summary

HealthFirst Bluegrass invites a skilled Dental Assistant III to join our mission-driven, Federally Qualified Health Center. You will support dentists and hygienists, enhancing patient care and education while maintaining high workflow standards.

We offer NHSC approved site status, generous leave, holidays, and a robust benefits package including employer-paid disability and a 401K match. This role emphasizes clinical proficiency and compassionate patient interactions.

Qualifications

• 1+ year dental assisting experience with advanced clinical proficiency
• Radiography certification present
• CPR certification current and active

Responsibilities

• Assist with restorations and carving anatomy
• Document patient charts and medical histories
• Identify patient concerns and prepare trays
• Sterilize instruments and disinfect operatories
• Take and process X-rays
• Complete patient encounters and follow-ups
• Review oral hygiene instructions with patients
• Order and stock clinical supplies
• Maintain equipment records
• Handle clinic opening and closing duties
• Support front office operations as needed

Skills

Dental assisting

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Education

EDDA 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.