Dental Assistant/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Hazard, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Dental Therapist Senior for the UK North Fork Valley Dental Clinic in Hazard, KY. The role supports the dentist in four-handed dentistry, charts patients, and maintains the operatory, ensuring smooth patient flow.

The position is full-time, typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, and includes duties such as performing sealants, temporary restorations, and capturing radiographs while keeping accurate medical history and records.

Qualifications

• HS is required; BLS certification at hire and able to obtain Coronal Polishing and Dental X-ray competencies within 6 months.
• Sits for long periods with repetitive motion; able to perform four-handed dentistry.
• Experience assisting a dentist in a busy clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist in four-handed dentistry and manage patient flow.
• Chart in electronic dental records and prepare operatory equipment.
• Place sealants, temporary restorations, composites and amalgams with minimal dentist adjustment.
• Take impressions, bite registrations, and pour/trim models; maintain logbooks.

Skills

Four handed dentistry

Multi-tasking oriented

Dependability

Attention to detail

Work with children

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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

Department Name

Department Name MG150: Medical Group-NFV

Work Location

Grade Level 07

Salary Range

Salary Range $17.50-27.31/hour

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

HS

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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.

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?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Technical/Skills Training + 3 years experience

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/19/2026

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.