Dental Surgical Assistant – OR & Sedation

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY seeks a Specialty Dental Assistant to support faculty, residents, and students across multiple dental specialties, including implant and sedation procedures.

The role performs four-handed chairside assistance, initiates IVs, takes radiographs, manages supply orders, and ensures patient safety before, during, and after procedures. HS required; BLS; plan to obtain coronal polishing and X-ray competencies within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Dependability and initiative.
• Willingness to obtain required competencies within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide four-handed chairside assistance during dental procedures.
• Obtain patient consent and review medical histories.
• Initiate IVs and draw blood for PRF preparation.
• Monitor vital signs during oral and IV sedation and assist in emergencies.
• Pass instruments and maintain operatory setup and inventory.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Customer service

Dependability

Initiative

Education

HS

Expanded duties certificate

Coronal polishing certificate

Job description

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY seeks a Specialty Dental Assistant to support faculty, residents, and students across multiple dental specialties, including implant and sedation procedures.

The role performs four-handed chairside assistance, initiates IVs, takes radiographs, manages supply orders, and ensures patient safety before, during, and after procedures. HS required; BLS; plan to obtain coronal polishing and X-ray competencies within 6 months.