Dental Assistant I / DNT / UKHC

Job Title :

Dental Assistant I / DNT / UKHC

Requisition Number : RE51860

Working Title :

Dental Assistant I - DMD Student Clinic

Department Name :

MD100 : DENTAL GROUP CLINICAL PRACTICE

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Grade Level : 05

Salary Range : $15.00-22.60 / hour

Type of Position : Staff

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Required Education : HS

Click here for more information about equivalencies : :

https : / / hr.uky.edu / employment / working-uk / equivalencies

Required Related Experience :

No experience required.

Required License / Registration / Certification :

None

Physical Requirements :

The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and / or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and / or lifting objects up to 50lbs.

Shift :

Monday – Friday, Day shift.

Job Summary :

The Dental Assistant I will support dentists by performing four-handed, chairside, and expanded duty dental assisting.

Responsibilities also include preparing dental instruments and materials, cleaning and stocking operatories, assisting with patient flow in the clinic, and performing other related duties as needed.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

Attention to detail and accuracy, excellent communication and customer service skills, dependability, communication, initiative.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Preferred Education / Experience :

EDDA certification preferred.

Deadline to Apply : 10 / 16 / 2025

Our University Community :

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and / or drug screen.