Dental Assistant/On-Call/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Presencial; USD 25 000 - 33 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Dental Assistant On-Call to support dentists, prepare patients and treatment areas, and assist chairside during procedures. Responsibilities include sterilizing instruments, setting up operatories, managing supplies, and maintaining accurate patient records in Epic.

Expanded duties include coronal polishing and radiography as needed. Previous dentistry experience preferred; on-call schedule with shifts to cover busy periods; strong teamwork and patient

Qualificações

• Experience or familiarity with radiography and coronal polishing.
• Comfort performing two-handed and four-handed dentistry workflows.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare patients and treatment areas for procedures.
• Assist chairside during dental treatments.
• Maintain accurate patient records in Epic.
• Sterilize instruments and set up operatories.
• Manage supplies and perform expanded duties including coronal polishing and radiography.

Conhecimentos

Radiography and Coronal Polishing

two-handed and four-handed dentistry

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Required License/Registration/Certification

Basic Life Support ( BLS ) at time of hire through the American Heart Association ( AHA ); must obtain Coronal Polishing and Dental X-ray competencies within 6 months of hire.

Physical Requirements

• Shift
• On-Call

Job Summary

The Dental Assistant On-Call supports the delivery of high-quality dental care by assisting dentists and ensuring patients have a positive experience throughout their visit. This role involves preparing patients and treatment areas for procedures, assisting chairside during dental treatments, and maintaining accurate patient records in Epic. The Dental Assistant performs essential clinical tasks such as sterilizing instruments, setting up operatories, managing supplies, and providing expanded care duties, including coronal polishing and radiography.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Radiography and Coronal Polishing
• two-handed and four-handed dentistry

Preferred Education/Experience

Previous experience in dentistry or dental assistant roles preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 02/24/2027

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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No