Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Free dental for you and dependents

Vision care support

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

6 paid holidays off

Team-focused culture

Potential for 2 weeks vacation

Job summary

Associated Family Dental Care, a Heartland Dental supported office in Lexington, KY, is seeking an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant to support clinical treatment, educate patients, and take and develop X-rays.

You will assist with emergencies, manage supplies, and help keep the dentist’s schedule organized, while upholding OSHA and safety policies in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Superior knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Excellent patient care and communication abilities.
• Willingness to travel for training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain lab equipment.
• Take and record patient histories and vital signs.
• Assist dentist in managing dental emergencies.
• Engage in continuing education to improve clinical skills.

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

Manual dexterity

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to travel for training

Interpersonal skills

Education

Dental assisting school certificate

Job description

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant – EDDA – Dental Assistant

Associated Family Dental Care, a Heartland Dental supported office, is looking for a reliable and positive Expanded Duties Dental Assistant to support the clinical treatment care of our patients.

As an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant, you will play a large role in the provision of effective and trustworthy dental services, including sustaining patient comfort, soothing upset patients, listening to their needs, educating them on dental procedures, managing clinical supplies, maintaining the supported dentist’s schedule, adhering to all OSHA and company safety policies, organizing and maintaining lab equipment, taking and developing X-rays, providing comprehensive post‑operative dental procedures, and assisting with managing dental emergencies.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug insurance
• Free dental services for yourself and your dependents minus lab fees
• Vision care support
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 6 paid holidays off
• Team‑focused, uplifting and educational work culture
• Potential for 2 weeks vacation (available)

Additional Benefits

We understand that you work hard, which is why each supported location provides an excellent compensation and benefits package. Additionally, Heartland Dental’s extensive training and continuing education opportunities are unparalleled and exceed industry norms. Each supported location invests heavily in your professional and personal growth and wants to see you succeed. If your career ambitions include leadership and further advancement, our network of supported locations offers many opportunities to help you meet your goals.

About the Office

Join a 15‑person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community. Our office is located off of Nicholaville Road near Ramsey’s Diner – Zandale. Associated Family Dental Care is a fast‑paced, positive office that provides a strong‑team atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain lab equipment.
• Take and record medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
• Assist the dentist in managing dental emergencies.
• Improve clinical skills and acumen through participation in continuing education and training opportunities offered by Heartland Dental.

Requirements

As an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant, you must have a positive and outgoing personality, exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills, excellent patient care skills and strong organizational skills.

• Superior working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs.
• Ability to travel at least once every other month for training, occasionally overnight.
• Dental assisting school certificate is a plus.
• Previous work experience in a dental practice is a plus.

The company retains the sole discretion to change the duties of the position at any time.

We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre‑employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.