Dental Assistant/On-Call/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking an On-Call Dental Assistant to support high-quality dental care. You will prepare patients and treatment areas, assist chairside during procedures, and maintain accurate Epic patient records.

Core duties include sterilizing instruments, setting up operatories, and managing supplies, with expanded duties such as coronal polishing and radiography. Preferred candidates have prior dental assisting experience and are committed to meeting BLS requirements and

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required by hire date.
• Coronal Polishing and Dental X-ray competencies to be obtained within 6 months.
• Previous dental assisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and prepare patients and treatment areas for procedures.
• Chairside assistance during dental treatments and maintain patient records in Epic.
• Sterilize instruments, set up operatories, manage supplies, and perform expanded duties including coronal polishing and radiography.

Skills

Radiography

Coronal Polishing

Two-handed dentistry

Four-handed dentistry

Job description

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;

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Previous experience in dentistry or dental assistant roles preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/23/2026

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA), or are you eligible to obtain this by date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have current Coronal Polishing or Dental X-ray certificates, or are you eligible to obtain these 6 months of hire?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter