Specialty Dental Assistant​/UKHC

Posting Details

Job Title Specialty Dental Assistant/UKHC

Requisition Number RE52658

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

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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 Constant repetitive motion

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. This position may also be on a rotation to assist in the operating room setting.

• Obtaining patient consent, reviewing medical histories, initiating IVs, drawing blood for PRF preparation, and setting up or breaking down operatories.
• Monitoring and documenting vital signs during oral and IV sedation, administering medications under supervision, and assisting during medical emergencies.
• Passing instruments during procedures, delivering post‑operative instructions, escorting patients after surgery, and managing clinical inventory and supply orders.
• Diagnostic tasks such as taking radiographs, impressions, and intraoral scans.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Dependability and initiative.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

• Expanded duties certificate, Coronal polishing certificate.
• Experience assisting with sedation, and working in the operating room environment.
• Experience working with patients with special needs.
• Knowledge of implant procedures is desirable.

Final date to receive applications 02/24/2026

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