Dental Assistant III - Expanded Duties, NHSC Site

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

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.