Dental Assistant/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky’s UK North Fork Valley Dental Clinic in Hazard, KY is seeking a Dental Therapist Senior to assist the dentist in four-handed dentistry, chart patients in the electronic record, and maintain operatories. The role includes preparing the chairside team, obtaining patient information, and supporting overall patient flow.

The candidate will place sealants, temporary restorations, composites, and amalgams with minimal adjustments, take impressions, and fabricate temporary crowns

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS required at time of hire; must obtain Coronal Polishing and Dental X-ray competencies within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist in 4-handed dentistry during procedures.
• Chart for the dentist in an electronic dental record.
• Set up and break down operatories and disinfect.
• Obtain patient medical info, vitals, and radiographs; assist patient flow.
• Place sealants, temporary restorations, composites, and amalgams.
• Pack cord, take impressions, bite registration, fabricate temporary crowns and bridges; trim models.
• Maintain clinic equipment and keep logbooks daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually.

Skills

Four handed dentistry

multi-tasking oriented

dependability

attention to detail

ability to work with children

Education

HS

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Dental Assistant/UKHC

Requisition Number RE56079

Working Title Dental Therapist Senior – UK North Fork Valley Dental Clinic

Department Name MG150: Medical Group-NFV

Work Location Hazard, KY

Grade Level 07

Salary Range $17.50-27.31/hour

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education HS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

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 Sitting for long periods of time with repetive motion.

Shift Monday – Friday, Day Shift; typically 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (40 hrs/wk)

Job Summary This position is located off-campus in Hazard, KY at UKHC North Fork Valley Dental Clinic. The Dental Therapist Senior will assist the dentist in 4-handed dentistry during dental procedures. Will chart for the dentist in an electronic dental record. Will set up and break down dental operatories and properly disinfect. Will chart for the dentist in an electronic record and obtain patient medical info, vitals, prescribed digital radio graphs and help with overall patient flow. Will place sealants, temporary restorations, composites and amalgams with minimal adjustment by the dentist. Will pack cord, take opposing impressions, bite registration, fabricate temporary crowns and bridge work and pour and trim diagnostic models. Will be responsible for dental clinic equipment maintenance and keeping accurate and up-to-date logbooks including daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks.

Please attach any relevant Dental Assistant certificates or certifications as a PDF under Specific Request 1.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Four handed dentistry, multi-tasking oriented, dependability, attention to detail, ability to work with children of all ages.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience Technical/Skills Training + 3 years experience

Deadline to Apply 10/19/2026

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