EXPANDED DUTIES DENTAL ASSISTANT (FHC)

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Louisville Metro Government

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : KY 40212, KY

Job Type : Regular Full-Time

Department : Family Health Center

Division : Dental

Opening Date : 06 / 13 / 2021

Characteristics Of The Work

Under close supervision, performs expanded duties dental assisting work. Responsible for assisting a dentist in examining and treating patients.

Examples Of The Work

Places temporary and permanent restorations in teeth and shapes to proper contour. Prepares patients for treatments and obtains dental records. Assists the dentist at chair side. Removes sutures and places rubber dams as directed by dentist. Takes, develops, and mounts x-rays. Records patient's personal information and medical history and records dental treatment and charges. Changes x-ray solutions and sterilization solutions. Sterilizes instruments by appropriate techniques. Performs routine maintenance on dental equipment. Participates, as necessary, in meetings, seminars and initiatives. Adheres to standard precautions. Performs related work as required.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or its equivalent. Six months of verified expanded duties dental assistant experience -OR- completion of an Expanded Duties Dental Assisting training program. Completion of a radiation safety class, as defined by the Kentucky Board of Dentistry. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted, as determined applicable by Civil Service. Physical requirements and working conditions include responding to patient and FHC needs via telephone, internet, fax, computer software and in person. Identifies medical / dental record documentation, requests, and / or releases. Spends extended periods of time sitting, standing, walking, climbing, stooping, bending, and reaching. Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE), as mandated by OSHA and / or FHC. Special requirements include being available to work a varied schedule, including evenings and / or Saturdays, as needed. Must provide own transportation to work at other FHC locations as needed.

Supplemental Information

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Training & Experience scores are based on the relevant training and experience, as listed on your application and / or resume, as submitted here. Any information that is unclear or that is not listed on your application and / or resume will not be considered in the calculation of the Training & Experience score. This also means that you should list your employment dates, including the month and year (i.e., 02 / 2010 to 08 / 2015) of employment, as well as the number of hours worked per week. Dental Clinic Locations and Hours : FHC - Portland 2215 Portland Avenue Louisville KY 40212 (502) 774-8631 Monday - Friday 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 00 PM FHC - Phoenix (Healthcare for the Homeless) 712 E Muhammad Ali Blvd Louisville KY 40202 Monday - Friday 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 00 PM FHC - East Broadway 834 East Broadway Louisville KY 40204 Monday - Friday 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 00 PM Clinic Locations and Hours : www.fhclouisville.org