Deadline
Oct 20, 2026
Closing tomorrow
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted
Oct 13, 2026
Offered salary$19.00-30.09/hour
About the role
Specialty Dental Assistant/UKHC
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Posting Details
Posting Details| Job Title | Specialty Dental Assistant/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE55536 |
| Working Title | Specialty Dental Assistant |
| Department Name | MD100:DENTAL GROUP CLINICAL PRACTICE |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 08 |
| Salary Range | $19.00-30.09/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 | 1 yr |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | Basic Life Support (BLS) at time of hire through the American Heart Association (AHA); must obtain Coronal Polishing, Dental X-ray, and IV Sedation competencies within 6 months of hire |
| 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 | Depends on operational needs of the assigned clinic, generally this is Monday – Friday, Day Shift |
| Job Summary | The Specialty Dental Assistant provides clinical support for surgical and general dental procedures performed by faculty, residents, and students. This includes four-handed chairside assisting during pediatric and adult treatments such as orthodontics, restorative, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and implant placement. This position may also be on a rotation to assist in the operating room setting. Responsibilities include obtaining patient consent, reviewing medical histories, initiating IVs, drawing blood for PRF preparation, and setting up or breaking down operatories. The assistant monitors and documents vital signs during oral and IV sedation, administers medications under supervision, and assists during medical emergencies. Additional duties include passing instruments during procedures, delivering post-operative instructions, escorting patients after surgery, and managing clinical inventory and supply orders. The role also involves diagnostic tasks such as taking radiographs, impressions, and intraoral scans. |
| 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 | Expanded duties certificate, Coronal polishing certificate, Experience assisting with sedation, and working in the operating room environment. Experience in working with patients with special needs. Knowledge of implant procedures is desirable. |
| Deadline to Apply | 10/20/2026 |
| 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. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- *
Do you have a current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA), or are you eligible to obtain this by date of hire?
- Yes
- No
- *
Do you have current Coronal Polishing, Dental X-ray, and IV Sedation certificates, or are you eligible to obtain these 6 months of hire into the Specialty Dental Assistant/UKHC job title?
- Yes
- No
- *
Please indicate your paid employment experience in dental assisting.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
How to apply
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