Dental Assistant/On-Call/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky seeks a Dental Assistant on-call to support dentists in delivering high-quality care in Lexington, KY. Responsibilities include patient prep, chairside assistance, and accurate record-keeping in Epic, with tasks spanning sterilization, operatory setup, supplies management, and radiography.

Required are a High School Diploma or GED and BLS certification at hire; coronal polishing and radiography competencies must be achieved within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire.
• Coronal polishing and dental radiography competencies must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Preferred: previous dentistry/dental assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and prepare patients and treatment areas for procedures.
• Chairside assistance during dental treatments.
• Maintain accurate patient records in Epic.
• Sterilize instruments and prepare operatories.
• Manage supplies and support expanded duties including radiography and polishing.

Skills

Radiography

Coronal Polishing

Two-handed dentistry

Four-handed dentistry

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Dental Assistant/On-Call/UKHC

Requisition Number DU14397

Department Name MD100:DENTAL GROUP CLINICAL PRACTICE

Work Location Lexington, KY

Salary Range $17.50 - $27.31/hour

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status On Call

Required Education High School/ GED

Required Related Experience No Experience required

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 Constant repetitive motion

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

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience Previous experience in dentistry or dental assistant roles preferred.

Deadline to Apply 09/23/2026

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