Job Title - Dental Assistant/UKHC
Working Title - Dental Assistant - DMD Student Clinic
Department Name - MD100:DENTAL GROUP CLINICAL PRACTICE
Work Location - Lexington, KY
Grade Level - 07
Salary Range - $17.50-27.31/hour
Type of Position - Staff
Position Time Status - Full-Time
Required Education - HS
Required Related Experience - No Experience required
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 - Constant repetitive motion
Shift - Monday Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed
Job Summary - The Dental Assistant supports the delivery of high-quality dental care by assisting dentists and ensuring patients have a positive experience throughout their visit. This role involves preparing patients and treatment areas for procedures, assisting chairside during dental treatments, and maintaining accurate patient records in Epic. The Dental Assistant performs essential clinical tasks such as sterilizing instruments, setting up operatories, managing supplies, and providing expanded care duties, including coronal polishing and radiography. In addition to clinical responsibilities, this position plays a key role in patient education by explaining procedures, promoting oral hygiene practices, and addressing patient questions with professionalism and empathy. The Dental Assistant contributes to the smooth daily operation of the clinic through teamwork, adherence to infection-control protocols, and compliance with University and UK HealthCare policies. Service excellence and care coordination are integral parts of the role, requiring respectful communication, confidentiality, and collaboration with colleagues to ensure efficient, compassionate, and patient-centered care. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus: $3000 for new graduates for 0.9 Full Time Employment (FTE) classification roles or higher only and 0.6 Full Time Employment (FTE) classification roles or higher with 12 months experience. Contingent on a 12-month employment commitment. Further details will be discussed during the hiring process.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - Radiography and Coronal Polishing; two-handed and four-handed dentistry;
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No
Preferred Education/Experience - Previous experience in dentistry or dental assistant roles preferred.
Deadline to Apply - 07/28/2026
Dental Assistant/UKHC • Lexington, KY, US
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