Specialty Dental Assistant: OR & IV Sedation Support

University of Minnesota School of Dentistry; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Specialty Dental Assistant to provide clinical support for a range of dental procedures, including four-handed chairside assistance for both pediatric and adult patients. You will monitor vitals, start IVs, and assist during sedation and emergencies, working with faculty, residents, and students.

The role requires HS, 1 year of dental assisting, and current BLS, with certificates in coronal polishing, dental X-ray, and IV sedation expected within 6 months of

Qualifications

• HS diploma required.
• 1 year related dental assisting experience.
• Current BLS certification or eligible by date of hire.
• Coronal Polishing, Dental X-ray, and IV Sedation certificates required or eligible within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide four-handed chairside assistance for pediatric and adult procedures.
• Initiate IVs, monitor vital signs, administer medications under supervision.
• Take radiographs, impressions, and intraoral scans.
• Assist during operating room rotations as needed.
• Maintain clinical inventory and supply orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Dependability

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

University of Kentucky is seeking a Specialty Dental Assistant to provide clinical support for a range of dental procedures, including four-handed chairside assistance for both pediatric and adult patients. You will monitor vitals, start IVs, and assist during sedation and emergencies, working with faculty, residents, and students.

The role requires HS, 1 year of dental assisting, and current BLS, with certificates in coronal polishing, dental X-ray, and IV sedation expected within 6 months of