Specialty Dental Assistant​/UKHC

Working Title Specialty Dental Assistant - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic

Department Name MD100:

DENTAL GROUP CLINICAL PRACTICE

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 08

Salary Range $/hour

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education HS

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:

regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional lifting up to 50lbs.

Shift Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed.

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. The position may also include 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.

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus: $5000 for 0.6 Full Time Employment (FTE) classification roles or higher with 12 months of experience or greater. Contingent on a 12-month employment commitment. Further details will be discussed during the hiring process.

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

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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.

07/07/2026

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