Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

Mid-America Health Inc; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Mid America Health in LaGrange, KY is hiring a full-time Expanded Duty Dental Assistant to join our KY team. The position offers 40 hours weekly, with two schedule options: Tue-Fri 6 am–4 pm or Mon-Fri 6 am–2 pm, and work across Luther Luckett and Roederer Correctional Complexes.

Benefits include health insurance with optional dental and vision, paid time off and holidays, and no late nights or weekends. This is a rewarding role serving an underserved population and offering competitive

Qualifications

• 1 year experience and certificate from an accredited dental assisting program preferred.
• KY X-Ray Certification required.
• CPR for Health Care Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Routine chairside duties include preventive, restorative, extraction and prosthodontic care; no ortho, crown & bridge or endo. Significant administrative duties also required.

Skills

CPR for Health Care Providers

Education

Certificate from an accredited dental assisting program

Tools

KY X-Ray Certification

Job description

Full-Time Expanded Duty Dental Assistant Job Description:

Mid America Health (MAH) is seeking a full- time expanded duty dental assistant to join our KY team. Mid America Health is hiring a dental assistant to work Full- time, 40 hours per week, in LaGrange, KY. This amazing dental assisting opportunity will work either a 4- day schedule, Tuesday through Friday from 6 am to 4 pm, or a 5- day schedule, Monday through Friday from 6 am to 2 pm. This dental assistant position will work between 2 facilities, Luther Luckett Correctional Complex and Roederer Correctional Complex. Both of the facilities are located in LaGrange, KY. This position is a rewarding, low stress alternative to private practice dentistry that offers health insurance, including optional dental and vision coverage as well as generous paid time off and paid holidays. There are no late nights or weekends required for this position. Mid America Health offers competitive compensation of $20 per hour.

Mid America Health strives to provide an excellent work/life balance. Our positions allow you to leave work at work and the terrific hours allow you to finish your workday and get back to the personal things that you need to take care of. This position is an excellent way to "give back" by treating a typically underserved population. You will work with a truly grateful patient base that are extremely appreciative of the work that you do. This will be one of the most rewarding jobs that you have ever had and will give you a true sense of value and importance!

Duties:

Routine chairside duties include preventive, restorative, extraction and prosthodontic care. No ortho, crown & bridge or endo required. Significant administrative duties are also required.

Qualifications:

• 1 year experience and certificate from an accredited dental assisting program preferred
• KY X-Ray Certification required
• CPR for Health Care Providers